Trips to Ban Xang Hai Village

Sail down the Mekong to visit Ban Xang Hai and Ban Xang Khong, two traditional villages where discovering the purest craftsmanship of Laos is possible. In Ban Xang Khong you will closely appreciate the entire process of making mulberry paper or, in other words, the art of silk: from the silkworm cocoon to the final textile work. It's important to know, before you go, that mulberry paper is made from the bark that is shed from these shrubs, so it is very considerate to nature. Another reason to think that the Laotian mindset is respectful in all areas, from people to the environment.

"The famous Ban Xang Khong paper is decorated with natural flowers and leaves that are added before drying!"

Very close by, you can also visit the village of Ban Xang Hai, specialists in the making of lao-lao, a very original rice whiskey, containing lizards and snakes, which float inside their bottles. Chilling, right? This drink, used in ceremonies and rites, is the most popular in the country after the national beer, Beerlao. Like its neighbor Ban Xang Khong, it also stands out for the handmade textile crafts of the area. Come to this corner of the Mekong, very close to Luang Prabang, and discover the most humble and authentic art of Laos!