Huay Xai / Chiang Khong

Huay Xai (Laos) and Chiang Khong (Thailand) are connected via the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, serving as a primary Mekong River border crossing for travelers, particularly for the slow boat to Luang Prabang. It is a popular, straightforward route for visa-on-arrival (Laos) or, for tourists, taking roughly 1–2 hours.