Ou River House

Nong Khiaw


Located in a floating barge on the Nam Ou, this place is definitely one of a kind in Nong Khiaw. It offers six simple fan-cooled rooms with attached bathrooms and a small terrace out front for soaking up the impressive views. There is a little cafe-restaurant on-site that's popular with Lao customers.

It is possible to swim in the river directly from the deck.


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