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Situated on the banks of the Mekong River, with Thailand sitting on the opposite bank, Thakhek is a little visited relic of the French Colonial era.
It has some quaint colonial era buildings in the Old Town and a very relaxed pace of life.
There is little to do here except wander through the town and dine at one of the riverside restaurants, but it is a useful base for exploring the nearby national parks.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Thakhek
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Thakhek, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Thakhek
- Hin Boun 45 kilometers away
- Khammuan & Savannakhet 95 kilometers away
- Vientiane 242 kilometers away
- Pakse 276 kilometers away
- Bolaven Plateau 281 kilometers away
- The Plain of Jars 294 kilometers away
- Vang Vieng 302 kilometers away
- Champasak 302 kilometers away
- Vieng Xai 341 kilometers away
- Sam Nuea 346 kilometers away
- Nam Et-Phou Louey 362 kilometers away
- 4,000 Islands 379 kilometers away
- Luang Prabang 395 kilometers away
- Nong Khiaw 429 kilometers away
- Pakbeng 477 kilometers away
- Muang La 479 kilometers away