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Si Phan Don, Riverine archipelago in Champasak Province, Laos

The Mekong River expands to create Si Phan Don, forming numerous islands that span over 14 kilometers along the waterway in southern Laos.

The French colonial administration constructed the first railway in Laos on Don Det and Don Khon islands to circumvent the Khone Phapheng Falls.

Local communities across the islands maintain traditional agricultural practices as their primary economic activity, cultivating rice fields throughout the seasons.

Visitors need to bring sufficient cash as ATM services are limited to Don Khong island, while accommodations provide basic amenities including water and electricity.

The waters around Si Phan Don contain a small population of Irrawaddy dolphins, with approximately 50 individuals residing near Khone Phapheng Falls.

Location: Champasak Province

GPS coordinates: 14.05000,105.84000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:08

Sacred temples and natural sites in Laos

Laos combines Buddhist temples, waterfalls and caves. The temple complexes display religious art and architecture from different periods. The natural areas include waterfalls like Kuang Si, cave systems like Tham Kong Lo and mountain ranges with views over the Mekong. The country preserves its cultural and geological features.

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