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What to do and see in Laos, Laos: The Best Lookouts
Coordinates: 18°N 105°E / 18°N 105°E / 18; 105
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1. Viewpoint Nong Khiaw/Ban Sop Houn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By ianx17489 - Inverurie, United Kingdom
This was a really rewarding viewpoint to climb up to. We're both early sixty's and found the climb hard but very doable.. (our mistake was to set off for the climb at about noon when the sun was building up...., however that said there is plenty of shade on the way up). The climb took us almost 1.5 hour, easy pace. Younger fitter people would get up in under an hour. It's a very good path that is maintained very well by the family operating it. We met the son on the way up as he was repairing sections and he was so passionate about maintaining the path. Full credit to him on what he has achieved. There are ropes at some of the tricky parts, which are very useful. As usual, water, sunscreen and mosquitoe repellant recommended... The view from the top is quite stunning and definitely worth all the effort. 360" views. Great photo opportunities. The operators are building a small covered shelter at the top so that apart from shade people can camp up there at night to capture sunrise at no extra charge. In summary a very worthwhile climb, rewarding and best done very early in the morning to catch sunrise and "avoid the afternoon heat"....
2. Limestone Forest (Hin Boun) Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By solonaima-hnn - Thakhek, Laos
This former unassuming place, where you could see the Lao Langurs in the early morning, was taken over by Green Discovery, who built a restaurant and a zipline. See Rock View Point for recent reviews.
3. Pha Noi Viewpoint
4. Muang Ngoi Neua Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By ScotsmanEssexUK
It was worth the climb and the huge crowds to see a magnificent sunset from the top. Managed to take a few lovely photos despite - it may have been better just to look at the scenes
5. Nam Xay Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 6timothyp - Elizabeth, United States
Quite the hike, view was great, and seeing the motorcycles on top of the mountain was cool. Must do.
