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is a city in southern Laos, situated at the confluence
of the Xedone and Mekong Rivers. It is the largest city
in Champasak province and is the gateway to the Bolovens
Plateau. It was formerly the capital of the Lao Kingdom
of Champasak, which was abolished in 1946 when the Kingdom
of Laos was formed. Since the construction of a bridge
over the Mekong (built with Japanese aid), known as
“The Laos - Japanese Bridge”, allowing road traffic
with Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand,
Pakse has become the commercial centre
of southern Laos . |
Several routes to reach Pakse are available.
Travel by car to Chong Mek Border Station, Ubonratchathani,
enter Pakse, Laos, and travel 6 km further to the golf
course via the Laos - Japanese Bridge. Travel by plane
to Ubonratchathani International Airport and continue
by land transportation or travel directly to Pakse
Airport. |
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