Huay Xai
For some Laos tours makers, it might be attractive to get a slow boat journey on Mekong River. This bustling river port on the Mekong is in a slow and steady of flux, encouraged by tourists dollars and Thai, Lao and Chinese trade. The crux of town only spans a few hundred metres and the main street is a trip of guesthouses and shops. Once you head a kilometre or so in either direction, however, you will find yourself in sleepy baan populated by frienly residents. The rich green hills of Bokeo rise in the background and mighty Mekong, intrinsic to town's character, forms a natural border with Thailand.
Most visitors head here solely for the opportunity to take a slow boat journey on the Mekong, or to head north, but Huay Xai has managed to remain relaxed and to avoid the hassle common to pit stops and border towns. This makes for some pleasant ambling. It's also a good base for trips into Bokeo Province itself.
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