


Pakse is the capital of Champassak Province in southern Laos, situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Xe Don rivers. Though it was originally founded as a French administrative outpost in 1905, little evidence of French influence remains.
Instead, modern-day Pakse serves as a commercial hub between Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam and is the gateway to key attractions in Champassak Province. Popular day trips include visits to the famed 4,000 Islands; ancient Wat Phu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and the coffee plantations of the Bolaven Plateau.
Vientiane | 1hr flight |
Luang Prabang | 1hr 40min flight |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | 1hr 35min flight |
Bangkok, Thailand | 1hr 30min flight |
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