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Nong Khiaw is a rustic little town on the bank of the Ou River in Laos. It is squeezed in between some of the most fantastic limestone mountains to be found north of Vang Vieng.

[edit] Get in

Nong Khiaw is 3 hours by bus or 7 hours by boat along the Mekong and Ou River. Boat travel is by far the most spectacular.

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Walk around the village enjoying the village feel with great views over the Nam Ou river

Visit the Phatoke Cave where the communist guerrillas were hiding during the Indochinese war.

Rent a mountain bike and push eastwards to remote Khmu and Hmong villages.

Meet Mr. Tia at the Cinema to get local information and to enjoy a huge selection of movies in your private cozy rooms with dolby surround. Good for evening activities and drinks. He also arranges boat tours and other activities.

Do a day trip to Muang Ngoy Kao or stay overnight there.

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Not much

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Nong Kiau Riverside

CT Bakery

Sunset Restaurant

Vinag Restaurant

Sengdao Restaurant

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Cold Lao Beers are served everywhere in local restaurants and of course with a bit mor flair and style at the little Cinema near the bus station.

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Nong Kiau Riverside [1] is along the river on the eastern side. The best upmarket choice featuring big rooms with private balcony and bathroom overlooking the river. Rooms at 270,000-290,000 kip including breakfast. Internet, mountain bikes and food available.

Sunrise Bungalows is next to the bridge on the eastern side. Nice basic bungalows at 50,000 to 60,000 kip.

Sunset Guesthouse is also at the eastern side. Basic rooms at app. 30,000 kip, bungalows with private bath at 150,000 kip. Excellent food.

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[edit] Get out

North of Nong Khiaw one hour by boat one finds Muang Ngoy Kao or Old Muang Ngoy, a backpackers favorite with no road access and electricity and a real village feel.

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