Pakbeng
From Wikitravel
Pakbeng is in Bakeo Province, Laos. This small village lies half-way between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang on the banks of the Mekong river. It`s also the eastern end of Road 2, originating in Udom Xai.
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Get in
Most visitors will have to stop here over-night on the slow-boat trip to/from Luang Prabang. It`s also possible to reach the place by bus this is a rough and long option.
By boat
The boat-landing is at the end of Road 2 on the Mekong. Slow boat leave in the morning in both directions. They depart when full but expect to start at around 9am
By road
Pick-ups make the trip to Udom Xai in around 7h and leave at the northern end of town on Road 2.
Get around
There are only a few streets, so walk around.
See
There is nothing to see except the mighty Mekong and rural Laos life
Do
Find a bed, eat something and sleep before power gets off (10pm) ... and prepare for another day on the boat
Buy
Eat
Several guesthouses and some "restaurants" offer food, but don`t expect anything special.
Drink
Sleep
Standards are low at this village near-the-end-of-the-world. Just look around as things change fast. A room with shared bathroom will cost 2US$ while an own Bathrom will costs an extra 1-2US$. Electricity is available from around 6pm to 10pm, while hot water seems to be non-existent.
- Luang Say Lodge, the only up-market option. Can be prebooked on [1] (http://www.mekongcruises.com).