Si Phan Don - Don Khon
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Right: Wat, Don Khon, Si Phan Don Province. During my stay on Don Khong I made one excursion to a neighbouring Island (Don Kon) where you can observe a waterfall on the Mekong River. It's more like a set of rapids than a true waterfall but nonetheless impressive. On Don Khon is the remains of a railroad built by the French during the colonial era. It connects Don Kon to the neighbouring island Don Det, and is in fact the only railroad ever built in Laos. |  |
Neighbouring Don Det is the popular backpacking destination in Si Phan Don. Down river, the larger Don Khong where I stayed is a bit quieter. After I was suitably rested in the idyllic surrouns of Si Phan Don I headed south for the border with Cambodia
Below Left: French locomotive Right: Waterfall on the Mekong.
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