{"id":11657,"date":"2018-10-15T16:35:27","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T09:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/travel-to-laos-with-asia-safari-laos\/savannakhet\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T14:51:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:51:47","slug":"savannakhet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/en\/travel-to-laos-with-asia-safari-laos\/savannakhet\/","title":{"rendered":"Savannakhet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Savannakhet, a multicultural provincial capital<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Officially known as Muang Khantabouli (also called Muang Savan), it is also the capital of the province of the same name. Built in 1894 by the French, it is a very active economic center in southern Laos, at the crossroads of two major road axes: from north to south, the Vientiane-Pakse road, from east to west, the Vietnam (Da Nang)-Thailand road. Colonial buildings are still very present and recall the important administrative and commercial role the city had for the French. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What to do in Savannakhet?<\/h2>\n
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There is an important Buddhist temple dating from the 15th century, Vat Sayaphoum<\/em>, a Chinese temple, a Catholic church and a mosque. Savannakhet also has a small Dinosaur Museum, built with the help of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. There is also a casino, Lao Vegas<\/em>, intended primarily for cross-border clientele (gambling is prohibited in Thailand). The Savannakhet market, the “Talat Savan Xai”, is somewhat the commercial heart of the city. This market is interesting for its diversity, including Laotians, Vietnamese, Thais and a few representatives of small local ethnic groups. The charm of the city is discovered along peaceful streets, between old and recent buildings. If you’re feeling homesick, a game of p\u00e9tanque with the elders might lift your spirits! A little outside the city is That Ing Hang, which is the second most sacred religious edifice in southern Laos, after the pre-Angkorian site of Vat Phou in Champassak.<\/p>\n

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What to see around Savannakhet?<\/h2>\n
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Savannakhet is located halfway between Thakhek<\/a> and Pakse<\/a>. It is the second most populated city in Laos, after Vientiane<\/a> the capital, and one of the most important for the economy. It also gives its name to the province in which it is located. Savannakhet is the ideal starting point to explore the Bolaven Plateau<\/a>, renowned for its waterfalls and tea and coffee plantations. Heading north towards the capital Vientiane, you will pass through Thakhek, a former port of call for foreign merchants located in the Khammouane<\/a> region. This region is home to the Phou Hin Boun protected national park, known for the richness of its fauna and flora and its exceptional karst landscapes. During your excursion in the Khammouane region, be sure to explore the unmissable Kong Lor underground cave!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Visit Savannakhet with Asia Safari Laos<\/span><\/h2>\n

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<\/div>\nBecause every trip to Laos must be unique, our team of French-speaking advisors is at your service to organize your stay in Savannakhet. We assist you in choosing your accommodations, transportation and activities that best match your expectations. Our services allow you to discover the Savannakhet region differently, off the beaten path. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>
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Savannakhet: Our tailor-made travel ideas<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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