Luang Prabang, Laos

Nong Khiaw and the Nam Ou Valley

MountainRiverCountryside

4.2 / 5· HidengoEditor's pick

The notebook of Nong Khiaw and the Nam Ou Valley

Follow the reliefs to the silence.

Nong Khiaw extends across the Nam Ou between limestone reliefs. The bridge, the viewpoints and the caves give several ways to read this inhabited valley.

At your own pace

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Identity summary

Ideal duration

2 to 3 days

Best time

Winter · Spring

Car

Recommended car

Type of stay

Mountain · River · Countryside

Accessibility

Limited accessibility

Rhythm

Rhythm supported

General presentation

Nong Khiaw and the Nam Ou Valley

Nong Khiaw extends across the Nam Ou between limestone reliefs. The bridge, the viewpoints and the caves give several ways to read this inhabited valley.

Check access, bookings and opening times with the site before visiting.

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Pha Daeng viewpoint
Nam Ou River
Nong Khiaw Bridge

Before you choose

Check access, bookings and opening times with the site before visiting.

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

Viewpoint

Pha Daeng viewpoint

4.7 / 5· Hidengo

Pha Daeng is a viewpoint above Nong Khiaw and the Nam Ou. The climb is demanding; the fogs can cover the valley and completely change the view.

River

Nam Ou River

4.6 / 5· Hidengo

The Nam Ou crosses Nong Khiaw between cliffs and wooded slopes. Navigation possibilities depend on open sections, water level and local operators.

Viewpoint

Nong Khiaw Bridge

4.2 / 5· Hidengo

The bridge of Nong Khiaw connects the two riverbanks of the village. It gives views of the Nam Ou, the houses and the reliefs; remain attentive to traffic during the crossing.