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is the capital city of Champasak region and the largest
city in southern Laos. It is positioned on the convergence
of the Mekong and Se Don Rivers. The city is well acknowledged
for its hand-woven silks and cotton. The textiles are
at haggle prices and can be found at the lively outdoor
bazaar along the river. It is the market town of around
60,000 people and the exodus point to many attractions
all around. At the market, apart from local specialties
such as tea, coffee, fruits and vegetables, one can
easily find colorful hill-tribe clothes, textiles and
jewelry. A city tour can be done within a day; suggested
places are Champasak Provincial Museum, where some precious
hill-tribes costumes and ornaments are kept; Wat Phat
Baht; Champasak Palace Hotel, which was originally built
by Prince Boun Oum Na Champasak who was the heir of
the Champasak kingdom; and Chinese Society House that
features the colonial architecture. Worldtravel4indians.com
provides information on Tours to Pakse and different
tours around Laos.
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