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Laos, Savannakhet Province
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Travel Savannakhet - Savannakhet travel information, Phra That Ing Hang and Bueng Wa, Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan - Laos land border checkpoint, Savannakhet Mukdahan river border checkpoint. Savannakhet is the most populous province in Laos, birthplace of Mr. Kraisorn Promwihan. This province is opposite Mukdahan Province of Thailand, featuring the first Mekong River bridge, a main route of Vietnam's R8 connecting Laos-Bao Vietnam border checkpoint and Savannakhet border checkpoint in Laos.
Come to Savannakhet to connect to Mae Sot and cross into Myanmar (there are buses from Savannakhet to Mae Sot). Savannakhet is an important port city in Laos, comparable to Vientiane. Known tourist spots for Thais include Phra That Ing Hang. Other popular destinations for foreigners are Muang Phon route, Hor Trai Pitak, Dong Ling, Nong Pa Fa, and Bueng Sui. The distance from Savannakhet city to these attractions is about 70 kilometers, with increasing visitors every day.
Motorbike rentals in Savannakhet make traveling convenient. Read about my tours here. For those who enjoy gambling, Savannakhet has a large casino, Savannakhet Vegas, popular among Thai gamblers—I often see cars with Thai license plates. Savannakhet offers beautiful Mekong River views with a stunning bridge. The locals are lively and sociable, making visits enjoyable.
Traveling to Savannakhet is easy since it is opposite Mukdahan. You can cross from Mukdahan Province via the Mekong River bridge by bus from the bus terminal to Savannakhet bus station. Buses run all day. Alternatively, take a boat from the Indo-China market area in Mukdahan to Savannakhet. I stayed several nights in Savannakhet Province, almost a week. I recommend staying at Saiy Suk Guesthouse, a wooden house with a kind owner. Prices start at 30,000 kip or 120 baht. It's clean.
Mr.Hotsia recommends it. Regarding motorbike rentals, there are only a few shops with prices around 80,000 kip per 24 hours. Renting from hotels is more expensive, up to 100,000 kip (400 baht). Many Thais visit Savannakhet, so kip currency is widely accepted in the riverside town, but deeper inside, kip is used. For traveling in Laos, Mr.Hotsia uses Laos' 3G internet nationwide. The price is 200 baht per month for 1 GB.
This is enough for checking email and Facebook comfortably. For heavier use, you pay a bit more. Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar all have 3G networks; Thailand does not yet (tested in some areas). Mr.Hotsia recommends hotels in Savannakhet. Walk around Savannakhet, then enjoy grilled bananas. The Mekong River bridge between Mukdahan and Savannakhet. Location of Savannakhet Province in Laos: 17°21'1.674"N, 104°48'27.011"E. View the location on the globe.
Not sure if this is a Vietnamese temple: 16°33'26.622"N, 104°44'54.612"E. Christian church in Savannakhet: 16°36'31.727"N, 104°51'3.479"E; 16°34'12.354"N, 104°49'32.148"E; 16°32'55.877"N, 105°16'48.684"E. Visit Hor Tipitaka in Savannakhet: 16°36'44.123"N, 104°46'35.256"E. Savannakhet Vegas casino: 16°35'54.414"N, 104°44'57.264"E. The first Mekong River bridge between Thailand and Laos (called 'The First' by Lao people): 16°32'39.33"N, 104°43'55.26"E.
Boat ride from Mukdahan to Savannakhet: 16°33'25.781"N, 104°44'40.554"E. Savannakhet river immigration checkpoint: 16°33'23.537"N, 104°44'59.801"E. Upon arrival in Laos, top up Unitel 3G first: 16°34'5.55"N, 104°44'55.116"E. In the distance is the Dinosaur roundabout: 16°34'29.922"N, 104°45'6.215"E. On lottery days, Lao women sell numbers like this: 16°33'34.745"N, 104°44'40.572"E. Beer waitress in Savannakhet. Grilled chicken from Xeno Savannakhet is famous and well known among Lao people.
Grilled chicken and papaya salad, a meal from old houses in Savannakhet: 16°33'31.685"N, 104°44'40.637"E. Nong Pa Fa or Nong Pa Pha: 16°22'58.212"N, 105°15'32.483"E; 16°32'23.184"N, 105°15'21.371"E. Riding a motorbike across the Xe River: 16°32'14.807"N, 105°15'6.431"E. View of the Mekong River bridge from Savannakhet side. Savannakhet is a secondary city economically, covering 22,080 sq km with about 656,000 residents. It borders Kham Muang Province, Salavan Province, Vietnam, and Thailand.
This province is rich in arts and culture. Its special cultural sites include ancient ruins about seven centuries old and newer ones about two centuries old. The ruins contain Khmer-style art believed to be built in the 11th century, including the temple tower, stone houses, Muang Song Khon, and That Ku Ban Naku, Muang Champone. Notably, Phra That Ing Hang, Wat Nong Lam Chan, Wat Ban Cha Khun Tai, Wat Tha Son, Wat Chaiya Phum, and
Wat Champone, famous temples built in the 18th-19th and early 20th centuries. Other tourist attractions include the GMS East-West Economic Corridor.