Ban Nakasang
ບ້ານນາກະສັງ
The mainland ferry town for Don Det and Don Khon, where the morning market offers Mekong fish, local produce and snacks.
Nakasang is a small town on the east bank of the Mekong and the main ferry point to Don Det and Don Khon. Buses and minibuses from Pakse drop passengers here, and you transfer to a small boat for about 15 minutes to reach the islands (about 20,000–30,000 kip per person). The market by the jetty is liveliest early in the morning, selling Mekong fish, fruit, vegetables, sticky rice and grilled chicken. The town has an ATM and currency exchange, so bring plenty of cash before heading to the islands. From here, a tuk-tuk takes about 20 minutes to reach Khone Phapheng Falls.
Opening hours
Open all day (busiest early morning at the market)
Nearby sights
- Don Det
- Don Det–Don Khon Railway Bridge
- Wat Khon Tai
- Don Khon
- Li Phi Falls (Tat Somphamit)
- Khone Pasoi Falls
- Old Steam Locomotive of Don Khon
- Irrawaddy Dolphin Pool (Hang Khon)