 Kaeng Kabao Witness the Mekong crash over boulders at Khaeng Kabao Rapids, some 35 km north of Savannakhet Town on the river road. The rarely visited village at the rapids offer a unique insight into river life few get to experience. Sammateak Rapids Check out the rocky Sammateak Rapids just up the Bang Hieng … Read more
 That Ing Hang, headlines the province’s sites, and is where Buddha delivered a sermon. Many believe the stupa houses parts of Buddha’s spine. The story continues at That Phonh Stupa, where Buddha’s next step landed 40 km away. You’ll find Savannakhet’s oldest Buddhist temple, Vat Xaiyaphoum on the Mekong banks. That Ing Hang: Pay … Read more
 The Honey Trail to Nong Lom Lake Take a tuk tuk from town to Ban Simuang and meet your village guide for this day-trek around Dong Natad. Begin the trek, and as you go, watch locals extract nyang oil and learn how they make traditional crafts from bamboo and other natural raw materials. Deeper … Read more
 A variety of transportation options allow you to reach Savannakhet Town from Vientiane and nearby provinces, as well as Thailand and Vietnam. You’ll find accommodation to meet all budgets, and travel agents can arrange an amazing experience throughout the province. And when it comes to dining, you’ll find great local dishes everywhere and Western … Read more
 History Savannakhet Outskirts Circuit: Savannakhet’s most sacred site, That Ing Hang, headlines the province’s attractions. Some say Indian King Asoka created a monument in 225 BC to sanctify the site where Buddha is believed to have delivered a sermon resting under a Hang tree, thus the name. It is also thought that the Phathat … Read more
 Savannakhet has unlocked the doors to almost 6,000 rooms at a range of accommodation and prices. Most of the 200-plus establishments, some in refurbished French colonial buildings, are in sprawling Savannakhet Town. You’ll find guesthouses, hotels, and resorts in tree-lined neighbourhoods, around the old market, along the Mekong, and in the serene outskirts. While … Read more
 Tham Phaseng: Head to the legendary Tham Phaseng Caves and inspect the sacred stone statue of Buddha chiselled from a natural fossil. The caves’ legend recounts tales of tigers and giant snakes, which have battled at the site over the centuries. Locals have found tiger footprints in the area but no evidence of giant … Read more
 Tuk tuks are available in Savannakhet Town and at bus stations throughout the province to explore the various attractions. Sawng taews (Pickup trucks with benches) to outlying areas depart from the Savannakhet Town bus station at Savanxay Market and bus stations in district centres. They generally leave when full in the morning. Bicycles and … Read more
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