Pak Beng - The Sleepy Charming Village

Pak Beng is a small town which is situated between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang. Due to its location, many travellers opt to take overnight at this sleepy charming village. Though there are not many tourist infrastructures in this town, you still can enjoy the local food in traditional restaurants and watch the impressive uninterrupted views across the Mekong River.

Top things to do in Pak Beng, laos

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9Days

Laos Off-The-Beaten-Tracks

Huay Xai → Pak Beng → Oudomxay → Muang Xay → Nong Khiaw → Luang Prabang
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Observing rural life along the Mekong River on a traditional boat trip to Pakbeng

Learning everything about Asian giants at Mekong Elephant Park

Trekking through Muang La's dense jungles to remoted villages and isolated waterfall

Cycling around the sleepy town of Nong Khiaw to visit Nong Khiaw bridge and Pa Thok cave

Meeting friendly locals at traditional Hmong and Khmu villages on your trek to Nong Khiaw’s outskirt

Boating on the Mekong River to visit Pak Ou caves, a scared site with thousands of Buddhist statues

Experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of Luang Prabang and visiting its cultural heritage sites on a cycling tour

Taking a motorbike tour to Phousi Market, Kuang Si Waterfalls and few ethnic minority villages

Huay Xai → Pak Beng → Oudomxay → Muang Xay → Nong Khiaw → Luang Prabang
17Days

Northern Thailand and Laos Highlights

Bangkok → Chiang Rai → Chiang Khong → Huay Xai → Pak Beng → Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng → Vientiane
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Visit the most sacred and beautiful temples in Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple, Wat Phra Kaew

Immerse in the fresh air and peaceful hills scenery of Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung

Enjoy 2-day cruise down stream Mekong River from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Discover the sacred Pak Ou caves housing approximately two thousands Buddha statues

Take an impressive city tour around quaint town of Luang Prabang

View the spectacular natural scene and soak in azure pools of Kuang Si Falls

Witness the daily morning alms giving, the most sacred tradition of Laos

Indulge in Vang Vieng's rustic and charming rural beauty

Visit series of highlighted caves in Vang Vieng: Elephant Cave, Snail Cave, Water Cave

Tour around Vientiane's key tourist sites including Wat Sisaket, That Luang Monument, Patuxai Victory Arch

Board on leisure cruise exploring islets, and local fishing villages on the Nam Ngum Lake

Bangkok → Chiang Rai → Chiang Khong → Huay Xai → Pak Beng → Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng → Vientiane
18Days

Truly Vietnam & Laos

Hanoi → Hai Phong → Halong Bay → Vientiane → Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang → Pak Beng → Luang Nam Tha → Oudomxay → Phongsali → Luang Prabang
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Have great time traveling across highlighted landmarks and historic sites of Hanoi

Catch a glimpse of Northern Vietnamese traditions through witnessing Water Puppet Show

Explore rich heritages of bustling Hanoi Old Quarter on authentic cyclo ride

Stay overnight amidst breathtaking landscape on luxury Halong Bay Cruise

Enjoy kayaking and sightseeing tourist spots and scenery of Halong Bay

Tour around icons of Vientiane: Victory Monument, Wat Sisaket, Buddha Park, That Luang Monument, etc

Immerse in quaint laid-back atmosphere of Luang Prabang ancient streets

Participate in early morning alms giving, one of the most important religious rituals in Laos

Admire the stunning turquoise water of multi-tier Kuang Si Falls

Board on a scenic cruise along Mekong River reaching sacred Pak Ou Caves

Soak in rustic countryside beauty and visit some famous places in Vang Vieng: Blue Lagoon, Tham Nangfa Cave, Nam Song River

Encouter diverse ethnic minority groups in Laos and learn more about their unique customs and traditions

Dive into an authentic sense of Laos exotic charms from quaint villages, hidden remote hill tribes to pristine scenery

Hanoi → Hai Phong → Halong Bay → Vientiane → Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang → Pak Beng → Luang Nam Tha → Oudomxay → Phongsali → Luang Prabang

Pak Beng travel guide information

Pak Beng Quick Facts

Pak Beng sits midway between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai on the Mekong River

This small town has developed as an overnight stop for passenger ferries and cargo

In 2018, the population of Pak Beng as a whole is around 28,986 inhabitants

Locals can speak 3 different languages which are Laos, English and Chinese

Pak Beng is the home of many ethnic groups such as Khamu, Leu, Hmong and Lao

Best time to visit Pak Beng, laos

From the middle of November to the end of February is the best time to visit Pak Beng in Laos when the weather is dry, cool and quite comfortable. If warm weather is what you are after, the hottest months are April, May and June.

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