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( 071-810014; d US$55; )
Pha Xang offers an upscale collection of bungalows in a quiet
part of town near the bus station. The views across to the gnarly peaks are spectacular.
Bungalows are finished in wood and rattan, and include a spacious bathroom.
Eating & Drinking
Coco Home Bar & Restaurant
(mains 15,000-45,000K; )
Located on the main drag of the west bank, this is the liveliest
all-rounder in town, offering dining in an attractive garden setting above the boat dock.
The menu includes Lao, Thai and international favourites. Movies are screened upstairs
nightly.
LAOTIAN, INTERNATIONAL
$
Deen
(Ban Sop Houn; mains 20,000-35,000K; 8.30am-10pm; )
A superb little Indian eatery with
wood-fired naan bread, moreish tandoori dishes, zesty curries and a homely atmosphere;
Deen is always packed. There's also a bank of computers (internet 15,000K per hour, wi-
fi is free).
INDIAN
$
Hive Bar
( 5pm-late)
It may not have quite the buzz of the more famous Hive Bar in Luang Pra-
bang, but it is one of the only late-night spots in town, offering a free
lòw-lów
(Lao
whisky) shot to first-timers.
BAR
Information
BCEL
Has an ATM at the end of the bridge on the Ban Sop Houn side.
Post Office
( 8.30am-5pm)
The tiny post office exchanges baht and US dollars at slightly
unfavourable rates.
Tourist Information Office
Above the boat landing. Rarely open.
Getting There & Away
BOAT
In the high season, boats heading up the Nam Ou to Muang Ngoi Neua (one way
25,000K, 1¼ hours) leave at 11am and 2pm. Tickets can be bought at an office at the bus
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