Advantages: Quiet, friendly, good food Disadvantages: Out of the way if you're not heading to Laos
For most people, Nong Khai is a stopping-off point before venturing into Laos, accessible via the Friendship Bridge 2km down the road. But if you have the time its well worth spending a day or two here (especially if you've come from the bustle of Bangkok). The biggest downer is the suprisingly persistent tuk-tuk hassle at the train station - pay no more than 40baht to get into town. Once there, head to Mut-Mee guesthouse by the river (ask the tuk-tuk ... ...margharita (not bad). Around Nong Khai are some great little eating places, bike hire, the most amazing sculpture park (think Jason and the Argonauts), a snooker hall, good street market, Mekong river cruise and Wats aplenty. But if you don't venture out the garden at Mut-Mee backs on to the Mekong and you can watch the sun set over the river Lotus-eater style. ...
oedipus 09.01.2001
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