| Town: | Nong Khiaw |
| Location: | Asia > Laos |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Nong Khiaw is probably the best spot for tourists along the Nam Ou river. It’s better facilitated than Muang Ngoi Neua, more attractive than Muang Khua, and the most easily connected of the three to Luang Prabang. Whether you’re here to visit Tham Pha Thok Caves or hike up to Phadeng Viewpoint – or you just want to laze in a river-view hammock – you’ve come to the right place. With towering limestone karsts, Nong Khiaw certainly has the looks, and what it might lack in its variety of attractions and dining opportunities it easily makes up for in its laid back attitude and rural setting. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| There are a lot of places to stay here and no real need to reserve in advance. Vongmany Guesthouse might be a good start. |
| If you’re after cheap and delicious local food, head to Noymany Restaurant. The family that run that restaurant are kind, friendly and generous. |
| Don’t expect much in the way of solid wi-fi in Nong Khiaw, or much of a party scene. Q Bar is pretty much the only bar in town. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Nong Kiau |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Nong Khiaw Boat Dock |
| Station(s): | Nong Khiaw Bus Station |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | cave, forest, jungle, mountain, river |
| Location type: | rural, town, village |
| Religion type: | Buddhism |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Add Data |
| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Add Data |
| Animals: | Add Data |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Laotian Kip (LAK) |
| Average daily budget: | LAK203,750 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 4 nights |
| High season: | November to February |
| Low season: | Add Data |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Lao |
| Timezone: | UTC+07:00 |
| Country calling code: | 856 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 20.57059, 102.61127 |
| Geographical feature: | Nam Ou River |
The Directions
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The Directions
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The Directions
| It’s possible to travel by boat up and down the river between Muang Ngoi Neua and Muang Khua. |
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What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 5 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 20 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 2 hours, 30 minutes |
| Size: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | Add Data |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Nong Khiaw |
| Wikitravel: | Nong Khiaw |
| Tripadvisor: | Nong Khiaw |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | Weather Forecast |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Time and Date |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | LAK8,000 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | LAK12,000 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | LAK20,000 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | LAK12,000 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | LAK170,000 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | LAK20,000 |
| Water | 1 litre | LAK6,000 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | LAK20,000 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | LAK100,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | LAK15,000 |
| Bananas | 1kg | LAK12,000 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | LAK5,000 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | LAK12,000 |
| Garlic | 1kg | LAK25,000 |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | LAK10,000 |
| Jam | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | Add Data |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | LAK55,000 |
| Peanuts | 100g | LAK2,500 |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | Add Data |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Condoms | 1 pack | LAK20,000 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | LAK22,000 |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | LAK16,000 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | LAK28,000 |
| Soap | 1 bar | LAK7,000 |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | LAK8,000 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | LAK3,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | LAK22,000 |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | LAK40,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | LAK50,000 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | LAK20,000 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | LAK6,000 |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | LAK10,000 |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | LAK2,000 |
| Matches | 1 pack | LAK500 |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Biryani (meat) | LAK35,000 | |
| Biryani (vegetarian) | LAK25,000 | |
| Bolognese | LAK30,000 | |
| Breakfast (continental) | LAK30,000 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | LAK40,000 | |
| Burger | LAK30,000 | |
| Burger (vegetarian) | LAK20,000 | |
| Calamari | LAK35,000 | |
| Carbonara | LAK35,000 | |
| Cereal | LAK25,000 | |
| Curry (South Asia – meat) | LAK28,000 | |
| Curry (South Asia – vegetarian) | LAK18,000 | |
| Curry (Southeast Asia – meat) | LAK26,667 | |
| Cutlet (beef/chicken) | LAK12,000 | |
| Dal | LAK15,000 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | LAK20,000 | |
| French fries | LAK20,000 | |
| Fried (fish) | LAK50,000 | |
| Fried rice (meat) | LAK20,000 | |
| Fried rice (vegetable) | LAK16,667 | |
| Fruit salad | LAK20,000 | |
| Garlic bread | LAK17,500 | |
| Grilled (chicken) | LAK30,000 | |
| Grilled (fish) | LAK47,500 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Kebab | LAK28,000 | |
| Laap | LAK33,333 | |
| Naan | LAK12,000 | |
| Noodle soup (meat) | LAK16,667 | |
| Noodle soup (vegetable) | LAK15,000 | |
| Noodles (meat) | LAK24,000 | |
| Noodles (vegetable) | LAK22,250 | |
| Omelette | LAK20,000 | |
| Pad Thai | LAK25,000 | |
| Pancake (Asian savoury) | LAK20,000 | |
| Pancake (loaded) | LAK20,000 | |
| Pancake (simple) | LAK16,750 | |
| Papadum | LAK10,000 | |
| Pasta (meat) | LAK31,667 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | LAK22,500 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | LAK53,333 | |
| Pizza (simple) | LAK50,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (steamed) | LAK5,000 | |
| Rice (sticky) | LAK5,333 | |
| Salad | LAK21,250 | |
| Salad (meat) | LAK22,500 | |
| Samosas (meat) | LAK12,000 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | LAK10,000 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | LAK15,000 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | LAK21,667 | |
| Skewers (meat) | LAK30,000 | |
| Soup (meat) | LAK23,333 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | LAK20,500 | |
| Spring rolls | LAK15,000 | |
| Steak | LAK50,000 | |
| Stew (meat) | LAK25,000 | |
| Stir fry (meat) | LAK25,000 | |
| Stir fry (vegetable) | LAK17,500 | |
| Sweet and sour (meat) | LAK25,000 | |
| Tom Yum | LAK32,500 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (national) | LAK11,333 | |
| Coffee | LAK7,000 | |
| Chai | LAK10,000 | |
| Cocktail | LAK27,500 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | LAK10,500 | |
| Ginger tea | LAK5,500 | |
| Hot chocolate | LAK8,000 | |
| Iced coffee | LAK10,667 | |
| Iced tea | LAK6,500 | |
| Lassi | LAK12,000 | |
| Milk | LAK10,000 | |
| Milkshake | LAK11,000 | |
| Smoothie | LAK10,000 | |
| Soft drink | LAK6,125 | |
| Tea | LAK5,333 | |
| Tea (herbal) | LAK5,667 | |
| Tonic water | LAK7,000 | |
| Vegetable juice | LAK7,000 | |
| Water (2L) | LAK7,625 | |
| Whisky (shot) | LAK10,000 | |
| Wine (glass) | LAK25,000 |
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