Tat Namsanam

Central Laos


The impressive twin-cataract of Tat Namsanam, 3km north of Ban Khoun Kham (Ban Na Hin), is one of the main local attractions, although in the dry season, it's, well, dry. The falls are in a striking location surrounded by karst and the upper tier is quite high.


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