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dishes such as
mok Ъah
(steamed fish in banana leaves). Evening classes are available
from 4pm for 200,000K, but there is no market visit included.
Tum Tum Cheng Cooking School
MAP
( 071-253388; 29/2 Th Sakkarin; full-day course incl cookbook 250,000K)
Celebrated chef
Chandra teaches you the secrets of his alchemy. Includes a visit to the market to select
your vegetables. The day usually starts at 8.30am at the school on the peninsula and fin-
ishes at 2pm.
COOKING
Ock Pop Tok
MAP
WEAVING
( 071-212597;
www.ockpoptok.com
; full-/half-day course US$72/42; 8.45am-4pm Mon-Sat)
Learn
to weave your own scarf and textiles with OckPopTok's classes, as well as its half-day
bamboo weaving (US$18). Teachers are master craftspeople, you get to keep your handi-
work, and lunch is included. Situated 2km past Phousy market; a free túk-túk will pick
you up and take you back.
Tours
If you have a few days in town, whimsical Tat Kuang Si waterfalls and Pak Ou Caves are
well worth a visit. There's a plethora of tour companies down Th Sisavangvong. We re-
8am-10pm)
as a one-stop
shop for flights, boat and VIP-bus tickets, and visa extensions.
The following operators are good for trekking, rafting, elephant riding and cycling ex-
cursions.
Green Discovery
( 071-212093;
www.greendiscoverylaos.com
; 44/3 Th Sisavangvong)
The daddy of ecotourism in
Laos offers kayaking, trekking, mountain biking, motorcycling and multiday trips, includ-
ing motorcycle tours.
ADVENTURE TOURS
Tiger Trail
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HIKING
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