 Attapeu
Province
Attapeu
Province is best known for the Bolaven Plateau, which also extends
into Champassak, Salavan and Sekong provinces. The
Bolaven Plateau is covered in the Champassak section - Click
Here - to find out about the Bolaven Plateau. The
plateau is best accessed from Pakse, in Champassak province.
Attapeu
province is rugged,wild and very scenic, but transportation
is very difficult, especially by land in the rainy season.
The
town of Samakhi Xai (Attapeu) is situated in a large picturesque
valley. The population of the province is more Lao Loum
than the neighbouring provinces.
Parts
of the Ho Chi Minh Trail can be explored from Attapeu, although
using a local guide is essential.
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