Created by SeenThat on May 21, 2009
- Next to the Mekong River and in front of Chiang Kong, Huay Xai features a fascinating mix between Thai and Lao cultures and offers an irresistible trip to the far north of Laos and the Chinese border.
Created by markiemark on October 27, 2002
- A very popular entry point into Laos for tourists coming from Northern Thailand, Huay Xai is a 2 minute boat ride across the Mekong River from Chiang Kong & the starting point for boat trips to Luang Prabang.
Created by cosmic chris on May 14, 2002
- Travelling from Chiang Kong, Northern Thailand to Huay Xai in Laos and then sailing on a long river boat down the Mekong river to Pakbeng is idyllic. Watching the frenetic little fast boats speed past and relaxing with the locals is a fine way to spend the day on a boat.
Created by ASpencer on December 6, 2000
- Rather than enter at the “Friendship Bridge” near the capital city of Vientiane try the Huay Xai crossing. You will find a less traveled scenic route into the northern jungles of Laos and a great way to go down the Mekong to Luang Prabang. Here’s the how and why.
Huay Xai
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