Boats at Champasak
Boats at Champasak
Taken on: 3rd December, 2004. Copyright: All Rights Reserved - See travelfishery's page of Flickr
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The largest island in the Si Phan Don area, Don Khong is nowhere near as popular as the more southern islands of Don Dhet, with its chilled-out atmostphere, and Don Khon, with more activities on tap. The interior of Don Khong is almost entirely given over to rice cultivation while just about all the accommodation is crammed into and around the sleepy town of Muang Khong which is situated on the east coast of the island.
The major pastime on Don Khong is cycling around the countryside. Both in the early morning and late afternoon, this is an excellent way to pass a few hours, though it's best to avoid the middle of the day when the heat is oppressive.
There are a few small villages scattered around the island's edge along with some interesting little temples and pleasant riverside ... Read our complete Don Khong travel guide
