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Bolaven Plateau, Laos
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Tadlo (ຕາດເລາະ, also Tat Lo, pronounced đàht ló) is a village at the foot of the Bolaven Plateau in Southern Laos. It features beautiful scenery, nice waterfalls, plentiful day trips, and budget accommodation, all without the party scene of Vang Vieng or Don Det.
From Pakse, get a bus to Salavan and ask to be dropped off at the turn-off for Tadlo (175,000 kip, 2-3 hr). You will be dropped off on Rte 20 at Ban Khoua Set.
Read in the guideTadlo is easily navigated on foot. Tad Hang and Tad Lo waterfalls, restaurants, accommodation and several activities can be reached without a motorbike.
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