Waterfall

Khone Phapheng Falls

ນ້ຳຕົກຕາດຄອນພະເພັງ

Champasak Province

The Mekong spreads into a thunderous maze of channels and rock ledges at Southeast Asia’s largest waterfall by volume.

65Today score

Best time today08:00–11:00Rain is likely later; head out early and bring rain cover.

Weather now🌧️ 27°CRain 83% · UV 0

Suggested time60–90 minAllow time to explore slowly

Why go

About Khone Phapheng Falls

A sequence of managed viewpoints reveals different scales of the falls, from foaming channels to the broad river landscape.

The current is extremely dangerous. Stay within barriers and never approach unmarked river edges.

Make it easy

60–90 min

South of Nakasang in Champasak, reachable by road.

Mekong scenery · geology

Use sun protection and remain behind all safety barriers.

At a glance

Good to know

Check locallyOpening times, access and fees may change.

Respect the placeFollow signs, local customs and marked paths.

Leave no traceCarry waste out and protect water and wildlife.

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