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Destination: Attapeu Province
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General Information |
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Southernmost
province bordering Vietnam and
Cambodia |
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Total
Area
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10,320 square meters |
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Population
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110,000 |
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05
Districts
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Samakkixay, Xaysetha, ,
Sanamxay, Sanxay and Phouvong |
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Capital
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Samakkixay |
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Transportation
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by Route 13 (south),
Vientiane-Pakse-Pakxong-Attapeu = 985 kilometers |
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Attapeu
Province is located on the southeastern tip of Laos and formed part of
the Lane
Xang Kingdom during the reign of King Saysethathirath. Before that it
was
called “IDKABUE” (means buffalo dropping) because of the wild
buffaloes
living
in this territory. The French translated this into “Attapeu” during the
time of
French administration. During the war against the imperialists, Attapeu
became
the base for National Liberation. During this time it was totally
destroyed. It
was liberated on April 28, 1970. Remnants from the war are evident in
the
Province, Particularly in the eastern part along the Hochiminh Road.
After the
National Liberation, Attapeu became known as the “The land of the
Heroism”. The
level of socio-economic development has gradually improved since
National
Liberation |
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As it is home to many diverse
ethnic minorities, it is well worth visiting. The early morning market
is a
great place to see ethnic minorities, who come to sell their product.
Most of
the population in Attapeu is comprised of upland minority groups. There
are 15
major tribes in the area, including Lao, Alak, Katang, Kaleum, Katou,
Suay, Oy,
Taoy, Sadang, Nge, Lavea, Lavenh, Cheuang, Tariang and Nyaheung |
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Treks
and excursions to local hill tribe villages are easy to arrange and
highly recommended. It is also possible to go on long jungle treks
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Natural resources |
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are two National Biodiversity
Conservation Areas: Dong Ampham Forest
(200,000
ha) and Xepaine Forest, which
shared with Champasack Province (240,000
ha).
Many species of trees and animals inhabit the forests in the area |
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forest, streams and plains surrounded by mountains feature in the
landscape. In
the east, Phou Saphong can be viewed while to the west Phou Luang can
be seen |
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Main
Tourist Sites |
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| Tad
Saephe Waterfall, in Xepaine Forest is 61 kilometers from
Samakkixay
District. 23 meters height and 120 meters width |
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Samongphak Waterfall runs from Houay Samong to Xepaine River, 10
meters
height and 30 meters width |
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Phok Waterfall is 25 kilometers from Samakkixay District |
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| Tad Phaphong Waterfall, running from Xexou
River, full of the colorful
rocks |
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| Nonglom
Lake, 3
kilometers from Samakkixay District. It’s
the best place for picnic |
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| Nong Fa
Lake located a
3-day walk from Sanxay District in
the northeast of Attapeu. Situated amid serene natural beauty and
fenced by
peaks of mountains. This virgin lake has all year round sky blue water |
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| Old Pagoda
and Xaysetha
Stupa in Xaysetha District, it
was constructed in 1579 |
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| Wat Sakae
Temple,
Sacred Buddha image, respects in the
Lao’s New year |
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| 11 DPM 912
and
Hochiminh Road, in Sanxay District |
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| Kavanghin
Place, it’s
the official place of Cheuang at 56
kilometers from Phouvong District |
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