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bet · 27th August 2006, 13:07

AO is right, train from BKK to Nong Khai, around 700 air con sleeper 2nd class.

But you can fly to Udon Thani from BKK very cheaply now with Air Asia, even the Thai fares aren't too bad. Get a van from the airport to the bridge, used to be THB100 and 1 hour.

Around Laos, lots and lots, pawthoo is your man.

I particularly liked the carst scenery in and around Vang Vieng, which itself is a good break on the journey up to Luang Pabang. Quite a few outdoor type activities in VV.

The place I always wanted to visit, before I came to SE Asia, was the Plain of Jars. These are near a little provincial town called Xieng Khouang, a little North and East of Vang Vieng. Whilst it was nice to see the jars, I was a little disappointed and after seeing the various plains, there's not much to do in XK.

Louang Pabang is a must.

Hope you enjoy it mate.

27th August 2006, 13:07	#3 (permalink)
bet bet is..... baryogenic Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,380 vCash: 50 Rep Power: 965	Re: Travel to Laos AO is right, train from BKK to Nong Khai, around 700 air con sleeper 2nd class. But you can fly to Udon Thani from BKK very cheaply now with Air Asia, even the Thai fares aren't too bad. Get a van from the airport to the bridge, used to be THB100 and 1 hour. Around Laos, lots and lots, pawthoo is your man. I particularly liked the carst scenery in and around Vang Vieng, which itself is a good break on the journey up to Luang Pabang. Quite a few outdoor type activities in VV. The place I always wanted to visit, before I came to SE Asia, was the Plain of Jars. These are near a little provincial town called Xieng Khouang, a little North and East of Vang Vieng. Whilst it was nice to see the jars, I was a little disappointed and after seeing the various plains, there's not much to do in XK. Louang Pabang is a must. Hope you enjoy it mate.