2025 Khammouane Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Address - Route 1E from Nakai (Ang Nam Thein) to Lak Chau, Khammouan Province, Lao PDR 🇱🇦 Atmosphere/Location - Buddha statue carvings along Route 1E were created by cutting a route through Hin Pha and the contractor had the right angles, so they carved Buddha statues for each of the 7 days of birth along the road. You can park and stop to pay homage as you wish. Score 9/10 #khammouane #laos

#solotravel Elephant Cave is an important pilgrimage site for local communities, especially festivals including Pii Mai. The cave is located in a limestone cliff above Ban Tham, Kham muaon province, Laos. Visitors climb the rocky stone steps through several levels up to the Xang elephant stones and the cave is named after. The cave and the sunset views give a stunning view of the plains and limestone mountains. You will feel refreshing with a fresh air and surrounding by green mountains. Notes: Rhe road to go to the cave can be very difficult in the raining season. Entrance fee is 20,000 kip per person. #laos#nationalpark

#solotravel Khun Kong Leng Lake Located in Ban Na Keu, Hinboun District in the Northeast of Khammouane, it is about 39km from Thakhek To get here, head east out of town to the highway, then travel 30 km north on Route 13 to Houay Aek village, turning right/head east on the dirt road. After 2 km, turn right. Follow the road until Na Kue Village then it is there after 1 Km. Khun king Leng lake is a popular swimming spot. You can walk on trails around the lake and into the surrounding forest in the Phou Hin Poun National Protected Area (NPA) which amazing landscaping. The water of the lake is an emerald colour, so clear you can see right to the bottom. #naturalwonders#laos

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#summervacay Alright, if you’re doing the Thakhek Loop, the caves are the real MVPs. Like, seriously, Laos went all out with the underground magic here. The star of the show? Kong Lor Cave. This place is MASSIVE. You hop into a tiny boat, slap on a headlamp, and float through pitch-black darkness for like 7km. Total bat-cave vibes. It’s spooky, it’s surreal, and it’s honestly kind of peaceful? The silence inside is wild, just the sound of water and your own “whoaaa” echoing off the cave walls. Then, you pop out into this little secret jungle village on the other side. Feels like stepping into a fantasy movie. There are other cool caves too, some with turquoise pools, others with insane rock formations. Some you hike to, others you just stumble upon. Each one feels like a mini adventure. It’s dusty, dark, and maybe a little sketchy, but that’s the fun. Don’t skip the caves, they’re a whole vibe and then some.

#summervacay If you’re down for a little chaos, a lotta nature, and sore butt cheeks, the Thakhek Loop is calling your name. This 3-4 day scooter ride through Khammouane is a wild ride, in the best way. You zip through tiny villages, past green mountains, and keep thinking “is this real life?” Every day feels like a new level. One minute you’re dodging cows on the road, the next you’re exploring giant caves like Kong Lor (which, btw, is an underground boat ride through total darkness, 10/10 spooky cool). There’s waterfalls, hidden lagoons, and sketchy dirt roads that somehow lead to paradise. The vibe is super local and raw. Guesthouses are basic but cozy, and the food? Simple but solid. It’s not luxury travel, it’s dusty, unpredictable, and awesome. Just gas up when you can and go with the flow. The loop isn’t just a trip, it’s a mini adventure that hits you with freedom, fun, and a few “what am I doing?” moments. Totally unforgettable.

“Natti Loke Anindito - In this world, no one is free from criticism” 🙏 Wat Phra That Si Khot Bong is located on the riverbank in Thakhek, Lao PDR. It is a temple without resident monks, similar to Wat Phra Kaew in Thailand. However, the Lao authorities have arranged for monks from various temples to take turns serving and welcoming devotees who come to pay their respects and seek blessings. 🙏 Main attractions in the temple: - Entrance fee: 5,000 Kip per person (free for monks and novices) - Inside the temple's ordination hall, Lao people continuously come to make merit. - At the Phra That courtyard, you can offer flowers, incense, and candles, walk around the stupa, or meditate. - However, it is advised not to visit in the afternoon as it gets very hot.

“Imina Sakkarena Phutthang Thammang Sanghang Puchemi” 🙏Wat Naposi Phatthanaram - Located on the Lao side - 200 meters from the Laos-Thailand landing and landing port (Khammouane-Nakhon Phanom) 🙏Wat Naposi Phatthanaram is an old temple that was built at the same time as the city was built. It is a temple that is the center of faith of the Lao people. It can be observed that when there is a temple event, there will be a large number of villagers joining the merit-making. The important merit-making events are New Year's Day, Makha Bucha Day, and the end of Buddhist Lent. #triptakesyoutoflyandaskfornewyearblessings #Trip.com #Wat Naposi Phatthanaram Khammouane #TravelingtoLaosbyyourself #ThakhaekKhammouane #LaoPDR #Pleasefollow #DhammaSancharBhikkhu

📍Address: Lao PDR, Khammouan Province 2 travelers Cost per person approximately 5 thousand baht Travel time 2 days 1 night Start the trip from Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani Province to Chong Mek border by private car. Then do the documents to pass through Lao PDR and rent a car for 200 baht per person to Dao Ruang Market. After that, rent a motorcycle to drive to Tad Fane Waterfall, Tad Yuat Waterfall, and play 4 ziplines, costing approximately 1300 baht. On the way, check in at the de Leub Hotel. In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel and travel back to Thailand.

The atmosphere during winter is awesome, the water is very clear. #Tha Frang #Khammouan Province 🏖️Environment/Facilities: Very good, fresh air, clean bathroom 🗓️Travel planning: Take a car to Nakhon Phanom Province, then take a boat to Laos and transfer to a car at the pier to Tha Frang. 💞Reason for recommendation: Very beautiful, mountains, rivers, trees, 100% relaxation, very cheap food

#100TravelTips #Laos ##Khammouane Province ##Kong Lor Cave ##This content is quality Kong Lor Cave is one of the most impressive natural wonders of Khammouane Province, located between Hinboun and Nakai. The pristine waters of Hinboun River flow through the limestone all year round and eventually flow into the Mekong River. The cave is a nearly 7.5-kilometer long tunnel, about 30 meters wide and 20-100 meters high. For part of its length, the river fills the entire width of the passage, except for a large white sandy beach located about halfway through the cave. You can take a boat. Along the cave The dry season is the best time to visit this place because you can get off the boat, walk on the beach and enjoy the beauty of this amazing cave.

Take a boat to explore the cave, 7.5 kilometers long.

Tha Frang, Wang Si Kham, Tha Khaek, Khammouan Province, Lao PDR, opposite Nakhon Phanom, a check-in point worth visiting near Nakhon Phanom Province. Convenient to travel across, use your ID card to make a temporary passport to cross by car or boat. This is the high season, the water is clear and worth visiting. Recommended to go with your family, super fun. #summerdream

#dreamdestination Sabai Dee, Laos Visit Khammouan on a clear day. It's really fun. Who doesn't enjoy Khammouan? This weekend, Khammouan, Laos is another place that's easy to travel to. I recommend that my friends try visiting our neighboring country. It's another kind of fun. Today, we took a tuk-tuk out of town for a bit. It was hot, fun, and exciting. #VisitLaos

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Hello 🇱🇦 Tha Frang, travel to Laos, Tha Khaek city, Khammouane province, cross the pier border, Nakhon Phanom province 🛥Take a ferry from Nakhon Phanom pier⛰ Expenses - Document fee 40 baht - Boat ticket fee 30 baht - Lao document stamp fee 30 baht - Entry fee 30 baht Accommodation fee - A-shaped house 650 baht per night - Floating house by the river 1,050 baht per night #TravelLaos #Laos #ThaKhaek #ThaFrang #PlacesToEatAndVisit #NakhonPhanom

How to get there - Through the Thai-Laos border, Third Friendship Bridge, Nakhon Phanom-Khammouan Province, which requires a passport to cross into Laos. Tourist attractions - Nang Aen Cave is not far from the Thai side. We can cross the border to visit it for a round trip within 1 day. #Sightseeing boat trip You could say that it is a sightseeing boat trip inside Nang Aen Cave. Inside the cave, there are staff to row a boat to take us into the cave to see the beauty inside the cave. Let me tell you that it is very beautiful and worth the trip. #Nang Aen Cave

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trip.com going hard for the team once again. went around thakhek on a motorbike loop. drinking beers and cruising through the rugged landscape. I enjoy a goo vacation to recharge the batteries before heading back to work #wintergetaway