Huay Xai Mekong Cruise

Capital of Bokeo province and northern gateway to Laos, Huay Xai is a popular entry point to Laos from northern Thailand. Officially called the Chiang Khong/Huay Xai crossing, the two towns face each other across the Mekong’s waters, with travelers crossing between the two countries by boat. Huay Xai allows for the start/finish of river cruises to/from Luang Prabang. While there’s not much to see or do here, Huay Xai highlights the leisurely and relaxed Lao way of life. Have a Beerlao on the banks of the Mekong, idly watching the river flow. The lifeblood of South East Asia, the Mekong originates from the Tibetan Plateau, weaving its way to the Mekong delta in Vietnam.