Slowboating along the Mekong, a popular activity for Tourist.
Recently named “Worlds Best Tourist Destination for 2013” by the European Concil on Tourism and Trade, Laos has developed many Tourist activities in the past 5 years.
One of the most popular is Slow-Boating along the Mekong.
The trek begins in the town of Chiang Kong Thailand, where a 2 minute river boat ride takes you across the border into Huay Xai , Laos. The adventure ends in UNESCO World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang, Laos.
The main commerce in Huay Xai revolves around catering to slow-boaters before they take off early the next day on their journey. There are a few decent restaurants and guesthouses but nothing noteworthy. We stayed at the Phonevintch guesthouse, which is the closest accommodation to the boat launch. It also has air conditioning, which is hard to come by in this region, as well as some very nice views overlooking the Mekong River. Otherwise, Huay Xai is very much a classic “border town.”
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