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All directions are given from the pier point, the ferry landing
from Hat Xai Kun River Rd.: Running from N to S along side of the river. Main Rd.: Running parallel to the River Rd.1 block W. Pier Rd: Running from the Pier to Telecom and connecting to all other roads. |
| i | No Info. Office: The best way to get info. is to ask owner of GH or Mr Pon at Pon's restaurant. He is very helpful. |
| M0 | Post Office: on the River Rd. next to Don Khong GH, M-F 8-18:00. No EMS service. |
| M1 | Post/Telephone Office: Walk W from pier, after Wat 50m on left side. M-Sa 8-12, 13-16:00. Int'l Phone calls possible. |
| $1 | Agricultural Promotion Bank: Walk S from Kang Kong Villa on the main Rd.10 min. S. M-F 8-16:00. Best place to change money. The official bank rate, $1=10,500k, B=260k |
| $ | Exchange: Possible to change $ & Baht at GH's and Restaurants for very low rates. $10,000, 1B=250kip |
| m | Morning Market: 5 min walk N. on the River Rd. from boat landing.Take 2nd to left. 5:30-13:00. Vegetables, fruit, chicken, fish, frog, and so on. Some of the best and cheapest food on the island is served here. Rec |
| H | Hospital: on the Main Rd. S from Villa Muang Khong GH, E side. |
| ph | Pharmacy: Some on River Rd. N from the pier. |
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Bus to Pakse: Bus leaves in front of the temple near the ferry landing. You also can take a bus from Hat Xai Kun, main land side, ferry point or in front of a local restaurant on Route 13(Walk 500m E from the river.) to Nakasan: Take a bus at the restaurant on Route 13(See above.) Boat to Pakse: Boat at Muang Sean: W side of the island. The boats from Pakse land here, but it is not so common way to go back to Pakse. to the islands (Don Khon, Don Det): The cheapest option is a bus see above. Or you can charter a boat from Muang Khong to the islands, $10/boat. (Travelers report: Don Khon-Muang Khong may be possible to negotiate down with boat owners dropping off passengers and making a return journey). |
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| The village of Muang Khong is very small, easily walkable. Bicycle is the best way to explore the island. Cycling to Muang Saen along the river route is highly recommended. | |
| F | Ferry to Hat Xai Khun: 1000k/p every hour. |
| rb | rental bicycle: available at guest houses. 10,000k/12hr (negotiable). The condition is very bad. Choose good one. |
| Tuk-tuk: to Muang Sean 20,000k, Motor bike to Muang Sean-10,000kip (tourist price), rip-off due to little competition. | |
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| Border crossings to Cambodia |
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The border: Veunkhom, officially
opened for foreigners. Wait in the morning at Hat Xai Khun on the route 13 for the bus to Veunkhom. You probably have to pay $1 each for Laos and Cambodia immigrations. Probably you can take Cambodia visa on arrival $20+ From the border to Stung Treng: Boat is the most common but you will be asked a lot of money. The fare from Stung Treng to the border is $5-7/p for 5 people on the boat. Bus is also running $6. Boat to Cambodia Stung Treng from Don Det/Don Kone: $10 There is a tourist boat leave from Dondet/Donkone, S from Don Khong. The boats probably leave from S from the waterfalls. We assume the fares include all transport from the island to the boat pier. You can book this at your GH in those islands. |
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