Nam Nhiep River
The Nam Nhiep River gets its name from a Vietnamese word that means "calm river." It rises at a height of 1,050 meters above sea level in Phonesavanh Village on the Xiengkhuang plateau, runs south to meet a major tributary named Nam Siam near Ban Xiangkhong Village, then turns southeast to meet another tributary, Nam Chian.
The river runs southerly for roughly 95 kilometers from this point to its outflow in Paksan City. Nam Nhiep is 156 kilometers long and has a catchment area of 4,270 square kilometers. The discharge is 5,885,248,320 m3 per year. Nam Nhiep River is filled with coconut shade and interlaced canals.
The floating houses on the water with a unique way of living will certainly attract visitors. In the afternoon, visitors can go along Nam Nhiep River to watch the sunset by rented or borrowed boats from local people. The people here are extremely hospitable and friendly. It is one of longest Rivers in Laos.
Length: 220km