Borikhamsay province make up the narrow central corridor of Laos, and are home to a diverse population of lowland Lao and ethnic minorities like Phuan, Tri and Hmong. It is located in the central Laos in the narrow “neck” with moderately high mountains sloping south west into the Mekong River valley. Vientiane and Xiengkhouang provinces lie to the north, Khammouane province to the south. Paksan is the Capital city of Borikhamsay with the total area of 35,000 square Kilometer and lies at the mouth of the Nam San River. Just outside of Paksan is Wat Prah Bat (Pra Bat temple), an important pilgrimage site for lowland Lao. The stupa, built in 1933, features a footprint of the Buddha and one of the largest drums in the country. Wat Pra bat hosts a full moon festival every year, usually in July. 50 Km east of Paksan, where the Nam kading River meets the Mekong River, you will find many opportunities to explore Borikhamsay’s natural heritage by boat, canoe or even Kayak. The most famous attraction of the region is its striking landscape. At Ban Nahin, Poupha Mane, a stone forest featuring thousands of rock pinnacles, can be found. Due to its proximity to Lax Xao, the latter is within easy reach for tourists crossing to Vietnam. South of Lak Xao, the still pristine forests of Nam Thuen, protected area with varieties of wild life.
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