About
Attapeu
Attapeu, the most southeastern tip
province of Laos Province,
is also the best known for the Bolaven Plateau, sharing borders
with Sekong in the north, Champassack in the west, Vietnam in
the East and Cambodia in the South. The Bolaven Plateau is
covered in the Champassak section and easily accessed from
Pakse, in Champassak province.
The province has a total population
of around 87,700, with more more Lao Loum than the neighbouring
provinces, consists of five districts: Saysettha, Sanamxay and
Phouvong. Most of the population in Saravane, Sakong, Attapue is
plunders minorities, comprising nine major tribes: Alak, Katang,
Kaleum, Katou, Suay, Nge, Lave, Tahoy, Nyajeung. The capital
town Samakhi Xai is built in a large picturesque valley
surrounded by mountains and also in the loop of the river,
opposite the confluence of the Sekong and Sekhamane Rivers.
Where the join an island is formed by a small arm of water
connecting them upstream.
 Attapeu
province is rugged, wild and very scenic, but transportation is
very difficult, especially by land in the rainy season. Parts of
the Ho Chi Minh Trail can be explored from Attapeu, although
using a local guide is essential
In early morning you can visit the
traditional market, where many different minorities go to buy
and sell their product.
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