Location: Savannakhet
Top Things to do in Savannakhet
10 Things to do in Savannakhet That You Shouldn't Miss
Savannakhet, officially named Kaysone Phomvihane (Lao: ໄກສອນ ພົມວິຫານ; Thai: ไกสอน พมวิหาน) and previously known as Khanthabouli (ຄັນທະບູລີ), is a city in western Laos and the capital of the Savannakhet Province. With a population of 120,000 (undated), it is the second-largest city in Laos, after Vientiane. The city is the birthplace of Kaysone Phomvihane, the first leader of Laos from independence in 1975 to 1992, and was named after him in 2005. Although the old French colonial quarter of the town, along the Mekong River-front, is depressed and crumbling, the town's proximity to Thailand's booming economy has brought about new commercial development in the northern part of the town, near both the river crossing and the bus terminal.
Restaurants in Savannakhet
1. Marvelaos Travel and Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Run by a husband (Lao) and wife (US) duo, Marvelaos offers a unique experience of Savannakhet. All our guides are fluent in English, Lao, and Thai. We offer cycling tours and trekking through Savannakhet, as well as other half day and full day trips throughout the surrounding areas and also bike rental service.
2. Vassana spa & beauty
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Vassana spa & beauty, lay down and let us take care! Come in and enjoy our different kinds of massage. Our friendly and well trained staff will welcome you with a Lao smile. Come and visit us in Savannakhet!
3. Sounantha Temple
4. That Ing Hang
5. Lao House Shopping Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Lao House has all of handicraft product from Laos. Our company are very proud to show Lao culture via feature of product. Come here to find different culture.
6. Bungva lake
7. Wat Xayaphoum Temple
8. The Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By HouseofRoseWinery - Kelowna, Canada
For a small town a wonderful little set up. Plenty of real bones and fossils and as for people who live close to a big dinosaur center we think this shows people who know little about dinosaurs how impressive these animals were.
9. Marvelaos Travel & Tour
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 16 reviews
2019 Eco-Guide Unit newly managed by the Marvelaos Travel & Tour team in Savannkhet. We offer cycling and trekking tours with our experienced guides, all of whom are fluent in Lao and English. Explore the National Protected Forests Dong Natad and Dong Phouvieng with us and stay in a village homestay.
10. Eglise Sainte Therese
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Another_Vaca - Calgary, Canada
Was here two days ago, refreshing to pray in my home, this is a really nice church, the grounds are lovingly maintained and clean. The doors were always open.
