picek Says: That cute little temple is located in Ban Ving Keo near Hongsa and it is called Wat Vingkeo. The best way to visit is by motorcycle or bycicle which you can rent by some guesthouses in Hongsa and it will take you roughly half hour of moderate cycling to get there (depends on...
Hongsa guesthouses: places to sleep
picek Says: There are few guest houses scattered around the area near market and pick-up station. If you like to stay at more expensive places there is place named Elephant lodge which charge around 35 USD for a room per night. It has it's own yard but the place lacks atmosphere. We saw...
town: listen to crickets and birds
picek Says: Like in other remote towns there aren't much things to do after the sunset. There's no public light yet in the streets of Hongsa and most foreign visitors hang out in front of their guesthouses or some of the few restaurants in town which remain open - though not untill very...
picek Says: If you go to Xayabouli capital, you will have to take long ride (between 4 - 5 hrs if everything ok) by a pick up car. It leaves from market: there's small pick-up station and you have to buy a ticket before leaving. We were told to be there at 9 in the morning but it...
picek Says: Market is most obvious place to whatever shopping happens in Hongsa but your best buy will be probably fresh fruits for your trip and seeds. If you're handicraft buyer there are a few ladies of Hmong minority who sell their stuff for very reasonable price (specially if you...
picek Says: If you find yourself in Ving Keo village (and I am sure you will if you stay in Hongsa longer than a day) you will notice there is tobacco in front of almost every house. When it's ready they would cut it into very thin pieces and let it dry in the open air untill it gets...
Plan a Muang Hongsa vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Muang Hongsa locals

If you find yourself in Ving Keo village (and I am sure you will if you stay in Hongsa longer than a day) you will notice there is tobacco in front of almost...
Our members can help!
1

Hongsa is prehaps one of the nicest places in remote Sayabouly province I have been to. It is now easily accessible from Thailand since they opened the international border crossing only about an hour...
2

If you are looking for nice and relaxing place, Don't forget to select this destination to be the one in your choice.
Build your own Muang Hongsa page