Baba Guesthouse

Top choice in Don Det & Don Khon

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This solid guesthouse looks out at the Mekong on one side, and emerald paddy fields on the other. The price is a bit above average for this area, but you get more for your money here. Rooms are sleekly white and almost luxurious, with private balcony, tasteful decor, mosquito net and spotless bathroom. There's also an attached restaurant (open 7am to noon).

The terraced restaurant over the river is as classy as the guesthouse and is a great breakfast spot. The owners are the perfect hosts. They offer steep discounts in low season.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Khon Phapheng Falls

    Khon Phapheng Falls

    5.09 MILES

    More a glorified set of rapids than a waterfall, but oh, how glorious it is. The largest and by far the most awesome waterfall anywhere along the Mekong,…

  • Tat Somphamit

    Tat Somphamit

    2.19 MILES

    Now billing itself as the Don Khone Somphamit Waterfalls Park, vast Tat Somphamit (also called Li Phi) is a gorgeous set of raging rapids. Recent…

  • Vulture landing on a cow in Veal Krous Vulture Feeding Station, Cambodia.

    Veal Krous Vulture Feeding Station

    25.79 MILES

    In order to save three critically endangered species – the white-rumped, slender-billed and red-headed vultures – the Wildlife Conservation Society (www…

  • Preh Nimith

    Preh Nimith

    3.06 MILES

    The most impressive and easily accessible cascade from Preah Rumkel (US$5 by motorcycle taxi). There is a hiking path, some food stands and an out-of…

  • Khon Pa Soi Falls

    Khon Pa Soi Falls

    2.57 MILES

    Although it's not the largest waterfall on the islands, Khon Pa Soi Falls is still pretty impressive, and it never gets crowded due to its isolated…

  • Tham Phu Khiaw

    Tham Phu Khiaw

    11.12 MILES

    Two kilometres north of Muang Khong a trail leads to Green Mountain Cave, a small, shallow shelter in the middle of the forest. It holds some fairly crude…

  • Don Khong History Museum

    Don Khong History Museum

    9.83 MILES

    When the local governor built this two-storey French colonial–style home in 1935, he was so proud of himself that he christened it Sathanavoudthi, which…

  • Thala Boravit

    Thala Boravit

    29.88 MILES

    This crumbling temple is across the Mekong from Stung Treng. It's hardly worth the effort for the casual visitor, but temple fiends may want to tick it…

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Nearby Don Det & Don Khon attractions

1. Ban Khon Steam Locomotive

1.65 MILES

Rusting locomotives sit near each end of the main cross-island road, which follows the old railway route. Surrounding them are placards detailing the…

2. Wat Khon Tai

1.74 MILES

Don Khon's main Buddhist temple was built on the site of an ancient Khmer shrine. Hidden behind the old ordination hall, which is itself tucked away…

3. Tat Somphamit

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5. Xai Kong Nyai Beach

2.8 MILES

If a beach towel is more your style than a hammock, then this little stretch of sand will satisfy. Swimming is possible year-round, but you need to be…

6. Preh Nimith

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7. Ban Hang Khon Viewpoint

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Near the old French port in Ban Hang Khon, 150 steps take you up to a good viewpoint of the Mekong.

8. Ban Hang Khon Steam Locomotive

3.89 MILES

The less intact of the two rusting locomotives sitting at opposite ends of the main cross-island road, which follows the old railway route. Placards…