Attapeu Province

Attapeu Province is best known for the Bolaven Plateau, which also extends into Champassak, Salavan and Sekong provinces.  The Bolaven Plateau is covered in the Champassak section  - to find out about the Bolaven Plateau.  The plateau is best accessed from Pakse, in Champassak province.

Attapeu province is rugged,wild and very scenic, but transportation is very difficult, especially by land in the rainy season.

The town of Samakhi Xai (Attapeu) is situated in a large picturesque valley.  The population of the province is more Lao Loum than the neighbouring provinces. 

Parts of the Ho Chi Minh Trail can be explored from Attapeu, although using a local guide is essential.