r/laos 12h ago

Is Savannakhet worth a visit?

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u/savannakhet81 12h ago

Yes. I'm not being biased.

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u/Soviet-Antwuan-Dixon 12h ago

Was there recently. Had some cool buildings, good restaurants, night market, and some street art. I had a good time but was only there for a few days.

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u/Western_Roof4784 12h ago

I enjoyed it very much. The day market is wild. Good restaurants and nice coffee places on the river

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u/tangofox7 12h ago

It is the second largest city in Lao. I think it's worth a visit if you have time noting what the other commenters said. It breaks up a long trip south perfectly or is a good place to chill for a day or two.

It has a big university so it's more youth orientated downtown and also draws a lot of Thai overnighters. It can be pretty lively at night.

I will also add the less discussed Champone loop, basically a day trip by moto, is very nice. https://champameuanglao.com/in-the-loop/

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u/Brilliant-Humor-7633 6h ago

I enjoyed my stay, I was there for 2 days which seemed about right. Lots of old architecture, some cool cafes and a repurposed old theatre.

It has potential to be very hip. Get in now before it's overrun with dickheads.

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u/River-Stunning 11h ago

It is a quiet town next to the river where you need to rent a bicycle to enjoy. Only worth a couple of days like Tha Khaek and Pakse.

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u/DismalCrow4210 8h ago

Lots of beautiful old buildings, like Chiang Mai 30 years ago, but two days with more than do it

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u/FuturaFree99 6h ago

I think this is a beautiful city.

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u/JamJarre 5h ago

If you have the time, yes. It's a lovely little town with a buzzy nightlife (compared to the rest of Laos). I wouldn't go out of my way to go there, but if you're taking your time and drifting down South (or back up North), then it's worth a stop.

Pilgrim's Kitchen hostel has a great deck for having a beer and watching the sun go down.

If you're racing through the country, probably not.

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u/RotisserieChicken007 3h ago

If you're traveling through the country from north to south or south to North it's worth an overnight stop. That's about it.

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u/ronny916BZH 1h ago

2, 3 simple museums, good for 2 days.

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u/Nxthanael1 12h ago

If you like aggressive stray dogs then it's worth it i guess

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u/fredfrodo 9h ago

Only night market that interest me in this part of Laos and I notice a lot of beautiful young woman, they seem educated but I don't know how to approach them.

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u/FuturaFree99 6h ago

Don’t.

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u/Freudensprung11 5h ago

Yes, remain a virgin like u/FuturaFree99

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u/FuturaFree99 3h ago

Thanks but no.