Attractions in Khon Island(Don Khong)


KHON ISLAND (Don Khong)

Named for the surrounding river, this large island measures 18 km along its north-south axis and 8 km at its widest point.

WAT KHON TAI

Lao temple built on the former site of a Khmer temple possibly from the Chenla era.

TAAT SOMPHAMIT (LI PHI FALLS)

Raging set of rapids at the western end of Don Khon Island.

CHAMPASAK

South of Don Khong Island the Mekong River features a 13km stretch of powerful rapids with several sets of cascades. The largest, Khon Phapheng, flows close to the eastern shore of the Mekong River near the village of Ban Thakho.