2024 Pakse Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Alisa Hotel Pakse

Address - Ban Tha Luang, Pakse City, Champasak District, Lao PDR Ambiance/Location - A 5-story hotel located in the heart of Pakse, Southern Laos, decorated in a modern style with spacious rooms. Highlights - The hotel is situated near important landmarks such as the Pakse Main Pillar and close to this area are many restaurants, including famous Pakse fermented pork sausage shops, cafes, and various rice soup restaurants that are the city's culinary highlights. Rating - 8/10

Saylomyen cafe’

Address - Phonsavanh village, Salakheiwdonjong Road, Pakse district, Champasak province, lao PDR. Ambiance/Facilities - New opening coffee shop, lao traditional foods, and drinks. Friendly environment, comfortable indoor seatings with good airconditioner. Highlights - Lao Noodles ans iced Chocolate mint Avg. Price per Person - 25,000 kip Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟 #foodie #goodfoods #pakse

Wat Phu

Historical Significance: Wat Phu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important archaeological sites in Laos. It was built during the Khmer Empire, around the same time as Angkor Wat, and served as a center of worship for both Hindus and Buddhists. Exploring the ruins and learning about its history can be a fascinating and educational experience. Beautiful Setting: Wat Phu is located in the Champasak Province in southern Laos, surrounded by lush forests and overlooking the Mekong River. The natural beauty of the area adds to the sense of awe and wonder that comes with visiting a site of such historical significance. Unique Architecture: The temple complex at Wat Phu is known for its unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist architectural styles, which can be seen in the various structures and carvings throughout the site. It is a testament to the cultural and religious diversity that has existed in the region for centuries. Spiritual Experience: For many visitors, Wat Phu is a deeply spiritual and meditative place. The peaceful surroundings and sense of history can be a source of inspiration and reflection, and the temple remains an active place of worship for Buddhists today.

Agro Vege Farm

This Agro Vege Farm location in Paxon Pakse Laos Province, this is place had many fruit type and vegetables within nice view. you can Come to visit and taste and buys some this from Also. Don't forget to like and share for more ! #agrovegefarm #pakse

Champasak Grand Hotel

This hotel is 5 stars hotel in Pakse, we can view whole city and Mekong river within good breakfasts #pakse

Boleven Café

#bucketlistreboot Pakxong Highland coffee plantation is one of the hotest destination in the southern of laos for a nature lovers which situated in Bolaven Plateau, Pakxong, Champasak province, lao PDR. It is 50 km or 45 minutes drive from Pakse city town. There are alot of Coffee plantations around the pakxong but we will highlight at The Pakxong Highland farm which is a largest coffee plantation in the 1,300 meters high, and they have Bolaven Café shop inside which is great, refreshing, tasty and quality coffee in laos surrounding by grean and fresh air, they offered a small homestay to al travelers who who would like to experience and overnight there too. How to get there- catch up the minivan or Tuk Tuk or hiring a car, which will cost about 35,000 kip per person and 40 minutes driver,aslo can ride motorbike which ia more challenging and experiencing on the road and great atmosphere. #pakxong #nature #greentrip

Pakse hotel and restaurant

#grouptravel Royal Pakse Hotel is located in the middle of pakse city town, 5 minutes walk to the mekong river, fresh market and surrounding by many restaurants, bar and coffee shop. We spent 2 great nights at pakse hotel, the hotel itself beautiful, the room was good with a city views, clean and nice shower, the food is delicious, breakfast buffet included in the room. friendly staff and good services . Once you are in Pakse, you shouldn’t miss visiting Wat phou, sightseeing Along the mekong river, try a quality coffee at the coffee shop nearby and also easy get the good massage around. Address- Street No 5, Ban Vat Luang, Pakse, laos #pakse #staycation

Dao Heuang Morning market

#grouptravel The Dao Heuang morning Market, also called the Km 2 Market, The largest market in southern Laos, which you will find the fresh produce on display, from baby tomatoes to spring onions, fresh river fish and pretty piles of colourful flowers. There's also a large butchery section. Tips: 1. Get there early then you will get more choices and better and less crowded. 2. Carry cash with you which will be more easy because most of the small farmer shop is not accept credit card or internet banking It is located at Km2, near the Lao-Japanese bridge in Pakse ( Mekong bridge) Champasak, Laos. #laos#market#grouptravel

Wat Phu Champasak

#asiatrip Wat Phu (also spelled Vat Phou and various other ways of spelling) is a ruined Khmer temple complex in the south of Laos (Champasak province) and Wat Phu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 On either side of the temple axis there are two large buildings (the so-called "palaces"), of unknown function, each enclosing a square courtyard. These were built in the 11th or early 12th century, and still very old. The ruines are very interesting, the view from the top is great and the atmosphere is special. Champasak town is close to the temples and there are several old buildings and temples in the town as well as some guesthouses and restaurants with great Mekong river views. Location: Muang Champasak, Pakse province, Laos 🇱🇦 #laos #unescoworldheritage #historicallandmarks

Wonderful night at Champasak Palace hotel

Champasak Palace Hotel Address: Southern Road No:13, Phrabath Village, Champasak district, Pakse, Laos 3 Km from Pakse international airport. We were staying here for few nights during our recently holiday May, 2022. The hostel’s building looks amazing and architectural of Palace, which is used to be a place for Chao Boun Oum. And nowadays they have added more buildings but still remains great atmosphere as before. Hotel ambiance and facilities: Offers free airport pick up services, clean and Comfortable bathtub ( not sure for all rooms will have this amenity),Free buffet breakfast( not expect too much from the breakfast). highlight: The room at the higher floor is better for views of the city and Mekong river. Price is depending on what room types you choose. #passionpassport #staycation

Amazing Pool at Champasak Grand Hotel

Address: Lao Nippon Bridge, Mekong Riverside road, Pakse, Laos. Champasak Grand hotel is might be the biggest hotel in Pakse, and also the top choices for tourists who are planning to visit pakse They have 6 restaurants and large Pool with a great views surrounding by Mekong river and mountains. Highlights: The Large Pool is a great things to welcome guests and the outsider guests to enjoy their holiday and it is the place to relaxing and fun for our kids, too. it is suitable for family with younger kids. Noted: Oursider guests might have extra fee for enjoying the pool. Kids should assist by their parents. #passionpassport

Riverside restaurant at Champasak Grand hotel

Address: Lao Nippon Bridge, Mekong Riverside road, Pakse, Laos. Champasak Grand hotel is might be the biggest hotel in Pakse, Southern part of Laos. They comes with 11 Floors building, and can receive more than 1000 guests. They have 6 restaurants are situated on the Mekong river bank, surrounding by great views of Mekong River, Mekong bridge and Mountains The restaurant we able to arrange for birthday parties, or any meeting parties, so we did to that, we come with friends to celebrating some good time, enjoying the view and the good quality food, drinks. Highlights: Amazing if you got the seats the riverside restaurant - Mekong river, cocktails are the best options, food is abit costly if you have a small group. Noted: reservations need if come in a group. accept credit payment. #passionpassport#foodie

Hiking in Phousalao Pakse

ບ້ານສະເຫຼົ້າ ເມືອງໂພນທອງ ແຂວງຈຳປາສັກ, Pakse, Laos Ban Salao, PhoneThong district, Champasak province, Lao PDR. On the other side of the Mekong bridge stands a great golden Buddha. You can reach it by road by tuk-tuk or scooter. The bravest will park at the bottom and climb the 250 steps to the top. The interest of the site is its spectacular view of Pakse and the Mekong River. There is a peaceful atmosphere, conducive to meditation. Behind the Buddha is the Vat Phousalao, a nice little temple, where a monk will welcome you to offer you a blessing. Highlights Activities shouldn’t miss: Bicycle and Hiking to there Open every day with no entrance fee #staycation#mekongriver#themepark

The sunset over the Mekong in Pakse

Pakse is a capital city of Champasak province, located in southern Laos, where the Mekong and Xe Don rivers meet. Its central Wat Luang is a lavishly decorated Buddhist temple where monks collect alms at sunrise. The city's past is reflected in its French colonial architecture, especially in the old quarter near Xe Don River. We were spending someday in pakse during last winter ( February 2022) - We went to Vat phou champasak where is the Buddhist heritage temple with a fine architecture. - Walking a long Mekong river with a great sunshine and sunset view ever in Laos, there are several restaurants, coffee shop and hotel in the old town and along side Mekong. The living cost is not so expect compare to Vientiane capital#staycation#mekongriver

Mekong river view

One of Pakse's older resort hotels, with a view of the Mekong River. I went to Awaran Riverside to meet a friend for a couple glasses of wine, and it was well worth the trip! To be honest, nothing spectacular, except that while we were sitting outside in the late afternoon sun, the crew arrived promptly and brought us our wine without a hitch. Although there were few people present, those that were there were enjoying the clean swimming pool. The trip was made even better by the lowering sun. If you have nothing better to do with your afternoon, it's well worth the journey. And I stayed here for a night, which was fine. #choicehomestay#beautifulhotel#summervacation#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

Pakse hotel accommodation

Champasak Grand Hotel is a four-star hotel in Pakse with a magnificent garden, an outdoor pool, and three restaurants. The cost of the room includes breakfast. The Champasak Grand Hotel also features a fitness center and a complimentary shuttle service to the airport and other local attractions. You'll be centrally positioned in Pakse when you stay at Champasak Grand Hotel, just a 3-minute walk from Wat Phabat and 10 minutes on foot from Champasak Historical Heritage Museum. #choicehomestay#summervacationtravel#beautifulhotel#summervacation#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

Admiring the Wat Luang

Locals consider Wat Luang to be Pakse's largest and most beautiful temple, and it also houses a number of monks who live on the premises. This is one of the greatest venues to view the famous Laotian alms offering rites, which are done by the monks. Another reason to visit is that it is one of Laos' most beautiful temples, but it is also one of the least visited, so you won't have to compete with the throng. #art#ancientlandmark#roadtrip#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Hiking and coffee best match

Pakse is a city in southern Laos located at the confluence of the Mekong and Xe Don rivers. Wat Luang, in the city's center, is an ornately designed Buddhist temple where monks collect alms at sunrise. I had no idea there were so many things to do in this area. There are so many waterfalls, so I went hunting for them, hiking on trails, and then visiting a coffee plantation to sample Laos' best coffee. Also, don’t skip visiting the amazing temple ruins here. #naturalwonders#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

A well spent day at the Plateau

The Bolaven Plateau is located east of Pakse. It's a long way from the more prominent Laos attractions further north, such as Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha, and the Plain of Jars. The waterfalls, on the other hand, are truly magical. Laos, despite not having the beaches of its neighbors, has spectacular forest adventures thanks to water dropping from the sky. The Bolaven Plateau's waterfalls are worth the short drive from Pakse for luxury travelers on their way to Champasak and Don Khone for the 4,000 famed islands of the lower Mekong. #waterfall#naturalwonders#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

It is located just at the boarder of both countries. It is about a natural wonder of the Mekong River that is becoming very popular to see. It has already two biggest: 1) river archipelago & 2) waterfalls in Southeast Asia. The waterfalls are called "Khone Phapheng" (Mekong Falls). #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

My little town called Pakse, located right in the heart of Champasak province the southern part of Laos. It has many great surroundings to explore. If you love to discover the beauty of the nature and looking for a simple travel for remarkable memories, Pakse has it all. #happynewyear

Four thousand US islands are not suitable for people who love to be lively. It is a person who likes to be quiet. There is nothing better than a toasting and pleasing happier with the sunset. A small boat is on the river, and the sunset is Clothing, river water for the bed, and clothing into a dream, a harmonious and quiet, it is a late return to the fisherman, is the home of life, but also the grassland in the secret island. What is missing from your trip? Maybe just leaving the quiet and self-reflection after the excitement, maybe just a sentence, "What do I need?"

Champasak Grand is a best 4stars Hotel in Town.

It was a great experience for me when i’ve been traveling to Pak Se , Lao for my business meeting and i had chose to stay 1night at Champasak Grand Hotel which located in Pak Se. This Hotel is very comfortable, with friendly staffs and tasty breakfast. Highly recommend to have a pleasant stay from me. #champasak #champasakgrandhotel #pakse #lao #besthotelinchampasak

Brother Tui's Made-to-Order Restaurant, Pakse, Southern Laos.

A made-to-order restaurant with a menu that closely resembles Thai cuisine in Pakse, Southern Laos. There are many dishes to choose from, giving you the feeling of eating in Thailand. The menu includes stir-fried basil, fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, stir-fried curry, clear soup, tom yum, and many other dishes to choose from. The prices are affordable. The restaurant is located in downtown Pakse, near the church, making it easy to get to. The taste is delicious and suits Thai people. 📍Address: Pakse, Southern Laos 💰Average price per person: 50

Alisa Hotel Pakse, Affordable Accommodation

The hotel is beautifully decorated and well-organized, located in the heart of the city, making it convenient to travel to tourist attractions. The rooms are spacious and fully equipped with amenities. The staff provides excellent service. There is a motorcycle rental shop nearby, and delicious restaurants are right across the street. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi. 📍Address: The hotel is located next to Green Discovery 💰Average price per person: 300

It looks like you’re enjoying a relaxing meal with a beautiful view! 🍻 The table has food and drinks, including Heineken beer and grilled meat, with a stunning mountain backdrop. Champasak, in southern Laos, is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes.

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Exploring Southern Laos.

Rent a motorcycle and explore Southern Laos with international friends 🇱🇦 When talking about Southern Laos, a few things come to mind: - Ziplining with a view of the waterfalls and enjoying a thrilling coffee experience - Tasting Bolaven Plateau coffee - Riding a motorcycle around the Bolaven Loop 👍 For this trip, we booked tickets with trip.com to Ubon Ratchathani and then crossed over to rent a vehicle in Laos. 🌏 Must-visit attractions: ✅ Tad Yuang Waterfall 💧🌧️ ✅ Coffee and Tea Km40 Cafe 🍵 ✅ Tad Fane Waterfall Zipline Zipline only: 1,100 THB, Photo fee: 250 THB ✅ Tad Champi Waterfall, quite a long walk 👍 These three waterfalls are in the same area, so you should visit all three. ✅ Tad Tayicseua Waterfall is the farthest on this trip. The path is long and steep, not suitable for the elderly, but we loved it. The view of the waterfall with beautiful flower fields is amazing. The road is very rough, with a lot of red dirt and dust. 📌 Important Information ✅ To visit Southern Laos, exit through Chong Mek checkpoint in Ubon Ratchathani province. ✅ For those using public transportation like buses or vans, you can get off at Chong Mek. 🛵 Bus schedule: Ubon - Pakse 09:30 / 15:30 Pakse - Ubon 08:30 / 15:30 🗺️ Van schedule: Ubon - Chong Mek 100 THB, departs every 30 minutes to 1 hour (until full) ➡️ Thai side checkpoint: Chong Mek ➡️ Laos side checkpoint: Vang Tao ➡️ Thai citizens need only a passport. - If you don't have a passport, you can get a border pass for a 3-day visit. 📱 SIM cards can be bought near the checkpoint. Look for vendors or ask around. Use Lao Telecom. 💸 We exchanged some money at the checkpoint. Some places accept Thai Baht. 🛵 We rented a vehicle from KP Car Rental Pakse. You can ask the van from Vang Tao to drop you off at the rental shop. The fare from Vang Tao to Pakse is about 200 THB. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Nj1Ksa9KpgmW7gV8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 🏠 Accommodation: We stayed at Sabaidee Valley because it's close to the attractions. The rooms are spacious and clean, with a great view and a swimming pool. Highly recommended. Good price, including breakfast. There is also a restaurant and cafe. https://maps.app.goo.gl/uTYm316TSB3B8A6G6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Pakse, Lao

It turns out that Laos also has its own Angkor Wat

🇱🇦Laos-Pakse-Wat Phou It's like stepping into an ancient mystical realm🌲🌳 The World Heritage Site's evaluation of Wat Phou: "A masterpiece of human culture preserved for over 1,000 years. It perfectly expresses the cultural concept of the unity of heaven and man in ancient Indian civilization, and it epitomizes the development of Lao culture from the 5th to the 15th century, represented by the Khmer Empire." This was originally a Hindu temple, which later incorporated elements of Buddhism. Wat Phou, meaning "stone temple" in Lao, is compared by the Lao people to Cambodia's Angkor Wat, and is regarded as one of the two great cultural treasures. The traditional Lao festival, Wat Phou Festival, is related to this temple. Today, Wat Phou is listed as a World Heritage Site, attracting many people from around the world to visit.