Xiengleu waterfall in Bualapha district, Khammuan province.–Photo Media Laos

Leisure activities planned around Khammuan waterfall

The Xiengleu waterfall in Bualapha district, Khammuan province, will soon attract more visitors when the construction of ziplines, a rope bridge and treehouses is complete.
The owner of Sayphouluang company, which is building the new visitor attractions, Mr Amphone Bountalath, told the Vientiane Times that there are already restaurants, a campsite, and a viewpoint at the waterfall, which currently attracts at least 100 visitors each day.
In 2023, Sayphouluang company was awarded a 40-year concession on a 33-hectare site to carry out developments around the waterfall, at a cost of US$12 million.
The waterfall is 70 metres high and is situated in a scenic and secluded location.
Khammuan province is home to numerous natural wonders, especially the many limestone caves that are secreted within its rocky outcrops. Sites such as Kamphaengyak, also known as the Giant Wall, and the Sangsou and Nam Sanam waterfalls, should also be on travellers’ itineraries.
Phou Phamarn hill offers zip-lines for the adventurous, a canopy walkway through the trees, and hikes led by guides through forested areas.
Visitors can also buy locally-made goods such as rice baskets made from woven bamboo, as well as clothing and other items made from naturally dyed cotton.
Last year was a bumper year for tourism in Khammuan, with more than 800,000 tourists sampling the province’s scenic and cultural delights, generating revenue of 1 trillion kip.

By Siladda Suliyong
 (Latest Update February 27, 2025)