Travel Guide Ban Xieng Maen

Opposite Luang Prabang, on the opposite bank of the Mekong River, in Chompet District, is the small village of Ban Xieng Maen. This traditional village is a Unesco World Heritage Site and is now open to eco-tourism. Close to the city, it contains a beautiful pagoda, Wat Chompet, which dominates the hill and offers a superb view of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River. It offers a glimpse of rural Lao daily life. It is a good starting point for hiking and biking in the area. More information at the Luang Prabang Tourism Office. It is possible to rent bicycles near the boat mooring.