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Conservation area in Laos
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Tad Xay and Pha Xay are two waterfalls in Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area of Laos.
By boat
Ban Hatkhai can also be reached by boat from Thabok (a little bit more than 2 hours). It's not a regular tour so you have to find someone to bring you there and negotiate for the price.
Public transport
From Vientiane is available from bus stations at Talat Sao (Morning Market) or at Talat Thad Luang. These buses or pick-ups pass either Thabok or go once a day directly to Ban Hatkhai.
Starting at parking area, two trails are marked with coloured triangles:
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