Laos
Pāksē
The hub of Champasak Province in southern Laos, located where the Xedon and Mekong rivers meet. It's a pleasant spot to stroll and take in the view where the two rivers converge.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Pakse International Airport (PKZ)
- Best season
- Nov–Feb
- Time zone
- Asia/Vientiane
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Xé Dôn
The Xé Dôn River winds around Pakse before joining the Mekong, its banks lined with floating restaurants and walking paths that create a warm, welcoming scene. At sunset the riverside comes alive with locals out for a stroll, making it a relaxing spot for an evening walk.
Nature
Don Kho
Don Kho is an island village on the main course of the Mekong River, upstream from Pakse in Champasak Province. Visitors can enjoy the modest riverside village scenery and boat trips along the river.
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