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Laos : Pakse - July 2008
Country Code: Dial +856 for Laos
FROM THE AIRPORT
TABLE TALK
Cheap chic
Th 46
(Th 46, connecting Th 11 to Th 38. )
Along this bustling street, a row of nameless noodle joints each serves authentic Lao favourites â all different and all delicious.
(Th 46, connecting Th 11 to Th 38. )
Along this bustling street, a row of nameless noodle joints each serves authentic Lao favourites â all different and all delicious.
Mid-range magic
Khem Khong Restaurant
(Th 11,. Tel. (0)31 213240)
Floating on the Mekong River, Khem Khong has a well-earned reputation for dishing up excellent seafood fresh from the river. Tuck into a delicious meal while enjoying the peaceful ambience by the water.
(Th 11,. Tel. (0)31 213240)
Floating on the Mekong River, Khem Khong has a well-earned reputation for dishing up excellent seafood fresh from the river. Tuck into a delicious meal while enjoying the peaceful ambience by the water.
AFTER DARK
Cocktail hour
Lotty
(Th 11, facing the Mekong River. )
The open-air deck and friendly atmosphere make this spot great for a few beers. A favourite of young Laotians, Lotty serves tasty Lao and Th ai food too.
(Th 11, facing the Mekong River. )
The open-air deck and friendly atmosphere make this spot great for a few beers. A favourite of young Laotians, Lotty serves tasty Lao and Th ai food too.
BODY & SOUL
Dok Champa Massage
(Street 5 (opposite Pakse Hotel),. Tel. (0)20 7606212)
Recline for a relaxing Western-style oil massage or lean back in a comfortable chair for a session of foot reflexology.
(Street 5 (opposite Pakse Hotel),. Tel. (0)20 7606212)
Recline for a relaxing Western-style oil massage or lean back in a comfortable chair for a session of foot reflexology.
HOT SPOTS
Talat Dao Heung –Find the best of Laos produce at this local market. Take time to soak up the atmosphere. Also called New Market, it is one of the best places to buy fine coffee beans from the Bolaven Plateau.INSIDER TIPS
Local lingo –English is not spoken much in Pakse, so it is useful to know a few Lao words. When greeting someone, say âsabai deeâ, and express your thanks with âkhawp jaiâ.DAY TRIPPING
Don Kho –This island in the middle of the Mekhong is an idyllic glimpse into Lao life. It is also a good place to buy beautiful hand-woven fabric, direct from the looms which are under many of the stilted houses.IN THE KNOW
Pakse lies in the Champasak province, which was part of the Cambodian empire of Angkor for around 400 years between the 10th and 13th centuries.Compiled by Leah Monteiro
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