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Pakbeng Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

village in Oudomxay province, Laos

About Pakbeng

This small village lies half-way betweenHuay XaiandLuang Prabang, perched high on the banks of the Mekong river. To call Pakbeng sleepy is an understatement. It's quiet to the point of being dead. Still there are sufficient restaurants for one pleasant night. 24-hour electricity has arrived in Pakbeng, but you'll still find most of the town is shut down by 22:00. What Pakbeng does have to offer is a good night's sleep and sunset views over a particularly scenic stretch of the Mekong.

Top Attractions in Pakbeng

Explore the best things to see and do in Pakbeng:

  • Mekong Elephant Camp
  • Wat Khok Koh
  • Wat Sin Jong Jeang

Where to Stay in Pakbeng

  • 🏨Janh Ya Phone Guesthouse
  • 🏨Luang Say Lodge
  • 🏨Pak Beng Lodge
  • 🏨Pheksokxai Lodge
  • 🏨Thip Phavanh Guest House

Pakbeng Travel Guide Sections

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