town in Sainyabuli Province, Laos
Pak Lay is a city in Northern Laos.
Understand
editThe first settlement in Laos after crossing the Thai-Lao border at Nam Hueng.
Get in
editThere are two bus stations in town. Heading south: Vientiane 90,000 kip; Nam Hueng 35,000 kip. Heading north: Sayabouly and Luang Prabang
Get around
editExplore the town by foot or take tuk-tuk from the bus stations to centre.
See
editDo
editA small market is located in the centre next to the football playground. BCEL Bank has an ATM and accepts international cards.
Buy
editEat
edit- Bay First (Main road), ☏ +856 20 2067673. 07:00-23:00. Good Thai-Lao food. Friendly owner/chef with 15 years cooking experience in Bangkok.
Drink
editPlaces on the Mekong River with overlooking views.
Sleep
edit- Duang Chai Phet Hotel (Main road next to the monument), ☏ +856 74 215050, +856 20 55778333. Clean, new rooms with air and fan options. 60,000+ kip (Feb 2012).