The old boat crossing at Mukdahan

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The provincial capital, Mukdahan was one of the early border crossings to open with Laos and so for years now there has been a steady trickle of independent travellers passing through. Although most foreigners tend to use Mukdahan solely as an overnight transit point before heading over to Laos or further into Thailand and though the town is not overflowing with points of interest, there is enough here to justify a day or two if you have a lot of spare time on your hands.

Those who do decide to spend more than a few hours here will find a bunch of particularly friendly locals and have the chance to experience the simple straight-forward style of living Isan is famous for. Don't expect many English signs or menus, though it isn't really a problem as there are no shortage of locals happy to lend assistance.

Mukdahan is a very small city and if you enjoy walking, it's possible to walk across the city in less than an hour. The city centre is concentrated along ... Read our complete Mukdahan travel guide

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