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Village in Oudomxay province, Laos
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Pakbeng is a small village in Oudomxay Province, Northern Laos. The two-day boat between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang has to stop for the night, and a number of guesthouses have been set up to cater to passing tourists.
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Has very basic rooms with a non-functioning TV, but the lodge has a fantastic pavilion, great views of the river and the mountains as well as a great balcony, plus a nice restaurant with spicy noodles and bamboo shoots.
Offers some music to dance to and seems to stay open later than the other bars.
A guest house run by a young couple (with kids), they speak a very limited English but are very helpful. WiFi is available; All the rooms have not been finished in June 2018
Family run hotel with 8 rooms. Comfy beds, clean, friendly owner. Quiet because it is 5 minutes walking from the center. Worth the money only because of the terrific views of the Mekong from the rooms on the second floor, best choice rooms no. 7 and 8.
Up-market option, offering luxury bungalows mostly for passengers on the Luang Say cruise boat.
French-run hotel offering smart rooms, river views from the balcony and French wine in their restaurant.
By boat
The boat landing is at the end of Rte 2 on the Mekong. Slow boats leave in the morning in both directions. They depart when full but expect to start at around 09:00.
By bus
Pick-ups make the trip to Udom Xai around 07:00 and leave at the northern end of town on Rte 2.
There are only a few streets, so walk around. Most of the guesthouses are along the first 50 m of the main street as you head up the riverbank.
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