Visit 4,000 Islands, Champasak Province
In the dry season there is so little water around the southern part of the Mekong River, it is said that if all the sand banks and islets are counted there would be over 4,000 islands (hence the name).
Sunset in the 4000 Islands, Laos
4,000 Islands
Champasak Province, Laos
Si Phan Don is the Lao way to describe the 4,000 Islands area in Southern Laos.
During the rainy season this is the widest point of the Mekong River, but in the dry season there is so little water around it is said that if all the sand banks and islets are counted there would be over 4,000 Islands (hence the name).
Three main islands
The three main islands that remain all year round are Don Khong, Don Khone and Don Det and on each of these there are a few colonial villas left over by the French.
Freshwater dolphins
In this area you can spot freshwater dolphins, but the main activity is just sitting back, relaxing and getting used to the slow pace of Lao life.
Other places within Champasak Province
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- Champasak is a small town in Southern Laos, which was until thirty years ago a seat of royalty. The main reason for coming here is to visit nearby Wat Phou, but it is charming place to spend a few days.
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- Lush and picturesque, the Bolaven Plateau lies in the northeastern region of the Champasak province, an hour or so from Pakse. Here you can do jungle treks or elephant rides for the more adventurous.
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4,000 Islands
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- In the dry season there is so little water around the southern part of the Mekong River, it is said that if all the sand banks and islets are counted there would be over 4,000 islands (hence the name).
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