Pakse

The main gateway city of southern Laos, Pakse sits at the confluence of the Xe Don and Mekong Rivers and serves as the practical base for reaching Wat Phou, the Bolaven Plateau, and Si Phan Don. The centre has a walkable café and restaurant scene, and the riverfront location gives the city a relaxed character. European-influenced architecture from the colonial era adds visual interest for those passing through.

• Population88,332
• Nearest water from center0.6 km
• Nearest mountain from center3.9 km
• UNESCO within 50 km1