Khon Phapheng Falls
Si Phan Don
More a glorified set of rapids than a waterfall, but oh, how glorious it is. The largest and by far the most awesome waterfall anywhere along the Mekong,…
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Si Phan Don
Si Phan Don (ສີ່ພັນດອນ) is where Laos becomes the land of the lotus-eaters, an archipelago of islands where the pendulum of time swings slowly and postcard-worthy views are the rule rather than the exception. Many a traveller has washed ashore here, succumbed to its charms and stayed longer than expected.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Tat Somphamit
Don Det & Don Khon
Now billing itself as the Don Khone Somphamit Waterfalls Park, vast Tat Somphamit (also called Li Phi) is a gorgeous set of raging rapids. Recent…
Khon Pa Soi Falls
Don Det & Don Khon
Although it's not the largest waterfall on the islands, Khon Pa Soi Falls is still pretty impressive, and it never gets crowded due to its isolated…
Tham Phu Khiaw
Si Phan Don
Two kilometres north of Muang Khong a trail leads to Green Mountain Cave, a small, shallow shelter in the middle of the forest. It holds some fairly crude…
Don Khong History Museum
Si Phan Don
When the local governor built this two-storey French colonial–style home in 1935, he was so proud of himself that he christened it Sathanavoudthi, which…
Ban Hin Siew Tai Palm Sugar Trees
Si Phan Don
Although sugar palms can be seen across the island, Ban Hin Siew Tai is southern Laos' sugar capital. Many farmers here climb the trees twice a day to…
Wat Jom Thong
Si Phan Don
At the northern end of Muang Khong is Wat Jom Thong, the oldest temple on the island, dating from the Chao Anou period (1805–28). The wihăhn (temple hall)…
Muang Khong Market
Si Phan Don
This little morning market, full of both farmed and foraged foods, is a vibrant slice of island life.
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