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By Car or Bike in Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area
By Car or Bike in Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area
Can be reached directly from Vientiane by car or motorbike. Turn left short before entering Thabok (Km 90, highway 13 south), the dirty (and during dry season, very dusty) road leads to Ban Houay Leuk (5 Km). Always follow the road signs "National Park". After crossing iron bridge over the Nam Leuk turn right after 1 Km. Two kilometers on, you'll pass another small village, Ban Hatkhai, which is the "gateway" to this part of the park.
For the time being, a bridge only half a kilometer before Ban Hatkai collapsed end of 2002, and is not passable during the rainy season, but can be by-passed without major problems during the dry season through the riverbed. The waters can be very deep there. Makeshift bridges have been constructed several times, but were later torn away by torrential waters. These bridges were also very narrow and shaky and it'a on the nerves of the driver to cross. The construction of a new, solid bridge turned out to be very costly for the villagers and it may still take some time to repair it.
The remainder of the road to Tad Xay and Pha Xay is inside the forest and may occasionally get a bit rough and steep. This part after Ban Hatkhai, about 7 km long, is amazingly good. Finally, you reach the parking area, from where you are to explore the beautiful surroundings by foot.
Highly recommended for people who want to experience more of the really beautiful nature around: Ban Hatkhai offers well trained guides, who will bring you to Tad Xay on a rewarding trip by boat (45 min) and relatively easy trekking (about 1,5 hours walk) through wonderful jungle. Other treks to different destinations can be booked as well.
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