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About
Attapeu
Attapeu, the most southeastern
tip province of Laos Province, is also the best known for the
Bolaven Plateau, sharing borders with Sekong in the north,
Champassack in the west, Vietnam in the East and Cambodia in the
South. The Bolaven Plateau is covered in the Champassak section and
easily accessed from Pakse, in Champassak province.
The province has a total
population of around 87,700, with more more Lao Loum than the
neighbouring provinces, consists of five districts: Saysettha,
Sanamxay and Phouvong. Most of the population in Saravane, Sakong,
Attapue is plunders minorities, comprising nine major tribes: Alak,
Katang, Kaleum, Katou, Suay, Nge, Lave, Tahoy, Nyajeung. The capital
town Samakhi
Xai is built in a large picturesque valley surrounded by mountains
and also in the loop of the river, opposite the confluence of the
Sekong and Sekhamane Rivers. Where the join an island is formed by a
small arm of water connecting them upstream.
Attapeu
province is rugged, wild and very scenic, but transportation is very
difficult, especially by land in the rainy season. Parts of the Ho
Chi Minh Trail can be explored from Attapeu, although using a local
guide is essential
In early morning you can visit
the traditional market, where many different minorities go to buy
and sell their product.
See also
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