From Burma
Western tourists are not officially permitted to cross between
Burma
and Laos at Xiang Kok, the lone border point between the two countries.
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From Cambodia
At the time of writing, Western tourists were not allowed to cross between
Cambodia
and Laos at the far southern end of Champasak province, although the crossing may open to foreigners in the near future.
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From China
Buses travel from
Jinghong
in China's southwestern Yunnan province to Oudomxai or Louang Namtha. The last town on the Chinese side is the village of Mo Han and the first Lao village you come to is Boten.
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From Thailand
There are currently five points along the
Thai border
where it's permissible to cross into
Laos
: Chiang Khong
to Houayxai; Nong Khai
to Vientiane; Nakhon Phanom
to Thakhek; Mukdahan
...
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From Vietnam
There are now two border crossings open to foreigners between Vietnam and
Laos
: the most popular is from
Lao Bao
to Daen Sawan and Savannakhet, as the crossing from
Cau Treo
to Lak Xao is more difficult to...
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