Pakse
The main gateway city of southern Laos, Pakse sits at the confluence of the Xe Don and Mekong Rivers and serves as the practical base for reaching Wat Phou, the Bolaven Plateau, and Si Phan Don. The centre has a walkable café and restaurant scene, and the riverfront location gives the city a relaxed character. European-influenced architecture from the colonial era adds visual interest for those passing through.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population88,332
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
Pakse: quick answers
Where is Pakse?
Pakse is in Laos.
How do you get to Pakse?
The nearest airport is Pakse (PKZ), about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pakse?
The warmest month is April, averaging 29°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 24°C74°F. The wettest month is August, with about 447 mm17.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pakse?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 96 restaurants and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Pakse?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Champasak.