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Welcome to Savannakhet
Savannakhet town is situated on the banks of the Mekong river opposite Mukdahan in Thailand. The province bridges the country between Thailand and Vietnam and the town is a very active junction for trade between the two countries.The name means 'Golden Land' and was historically touted as the place to find the 'best of the best' in Laos.
Being home to large swathes of forest and three NBCAs, it's a budding centre of Lao ecotourism, but most travellers treat the province and its provincial capital as little more than a thoroughfare en route to elsewhere. But for those with time on their hands, a number of activities and attractions are nestled here, and the capital is another charming, crumbling town where it's easy to lose a day or two just hanging around. So why not Stay Another Day....
Laha Sinh
For centuries, the Pouthai women of Savannakhet Province in southern Laos have woven fabrics using natural dyes and fibers from their surrounding environment. Phouthai people, who live along the Xepon River, are now famous for the quality of their hand woven, organically-grown, indigo-coloured cotton fabric. Through the work of the Lahasinh Company, these beautiful textiles are now being marketed to the world under the Laha label.
Savannakhet Eco Guides
The Savannakhet Eco Guide Unit is an independent organization for trained ecotourism guides. Our goal is to manage and promote trekking trails in the protected areas of Savannakhet.