Pakbeng
Pak Beng is a small village in Laos, on the Mekong River about halfway between the Thai border at Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, Laos. Pak Beng is connected by a sealed road with Oudomxai along the Nam Beng River.
Pakeng was know as a transit point, these days you can spend 3 nights comfortably with plenty to do and relaxation surrounded by a spectacular mountain range.
Top 5 activities to do:
- Feed the elephants
- Dine on the riverbanks at Hasan's (Indian food)
- Walk up to the view point, plenty of steps
- Watch the river boats off loading goods and guests at Pakbeng Pier
- Visit a remote Khmu Village
Top 5 attractions to visit:
- Elephant Sanctuary
- Ban Kham
- Wat Kok Koh
- 1000 Year Tea Forrest
- View Point with helipad