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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Laos an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Bokeo - Laos, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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BOKEO PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
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Capital : Houei Xai
Location: Northewestern
Area: 6,196 km2
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Population: 135,000
Density:21.79/ km2
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| Houei Xai ,Ton Pheung, Meung, Pha-oudom and Paktha |
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| General Information
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The Bokeo Province is the smallest one in the country. Located along the three-border intersection of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, it is on the Lao side of the 'Golden Triangle'. The province has 34 ethnic groups, the second most ethnically diverse province in Laos. It has five districts: Huay Xai, Ton Pheung, Muang, Pha Oudom, with 36 townships, more than 450 villages and a total population of 61,000 consisting of many ethnic groups, each with its own lifestyles and customs.
The name "Bokeo" means the pits of sapphire or called "Keo-Praseuth". The most lucrative occupation in Bokeo is gold panning and digging for precious stones, where you can see at Ban Nam Khok (The Lu village), 6 km from the town and Ban Houi Sala (The Hmong village), it's around 18 km far from the town of Houei Xay.
This ecotourism project in the Nam Kan protected area will be a major international attraction for visitors and will provide one of the longest most interesting forest canopy walks in the world. There are ten walkways planned along with bungalows and an information centre. |
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The town of Houei Xai is the gateway to enter Laos from Thailand. This is also a commercial trade line between China and Thailand via Laos. This town can be reach by either Plane from Vientiane or road from Luang Namtha and ferry from Thailand. At this time, there are many tourists get in or out of Houei Xai by boat trip along the Mekong River. |
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GETTING AROUND
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The useful local transport is motorbike, Tuk Tuk or pick up car. |
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Houei Xai is a popular border crossing between Laos and Chiang Khong in Thailand, the only one in the north. Once a big opium producing centre for the Americans during the war, the town itself is now of interest only as a border crossing point.
The town has a number of guesthouses and restaurants which adequately cater to tourists' tastes. Many have information about travelling through northern Laos, as well as selling boat and bus tickets. There is not a lot to do in Houei Xai. Fort Carnot on the hill, which was built to house the French Foreign Legion, is now a Lao Army barracks and visitors are not welcome, while there is a wat in the centre of town which is nice enough but only worth a visit if you are particularly curious about temples. A couple of travel agencies in town offer day trips visiting local ethnic minority villages. Most people just stay overnight and move on.
The majority of travellers crossing into Laos at Houei Xai head down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang via Pak Beng, and this journey is a major highlight of any trip to Laos. Many people choose to stay overnight in Chiang Khong on the Thai side but Houei Xai is a charming place to at least spend the night. It is also a good place to ease yourself into Laos, particularly if Pak Beng is to be your next stop
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BOKEO PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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| Northern Laos |
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Vientiane - Vang Vieng, Bokeo - Houeixai Town, Houaphan, Luang Namtha- Muang Sing, Luang Prabang - Muong Ngoi, Oudomxay, Phong Saly,
Xaignabouli, Xieng Khouang |
| Central Laos |
| Bolikhamxay, Khammouane - Khonglor Cave - Thakhaek Town, Savannakhet |
| Southern Laos |
| Attapeu, Champasak - Khong Island - Pakse Town, Salavan - Tadlo Waterfall, Sekong |
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