Savannakhet, Laos - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Savannakhet, Laos' second-largest city, offers a fascinating blend of French colonial architecture, serene Buddhist temples, and an authentic local atmosphere. Visit to experience the charm of rural Laos with rich historical and cultural touches.

Top things to do in Savannakhet

Things to do in Savannakhet include Savannakhet Night Market, Savannakhet Provincial Museum, Wat Xayaphoum. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Savannakhet

Here is what 3 days in Savannakhet look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Wat Sayaphoum
    300 m (🚶 7 min)
  2. 2
    Dinosaur MuseumMuseum
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  3. 3
    Vassana spa & beauty
    200 m (🚶 4 min)
  4. 4
    Wat Xayaphoum
    500 m (🚶 13 min)
  5. 5
    Savannakhet Old French Quarter
    700 m
  6. 6
    Savannakhet Night MarketCity Center
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Wat Chomkeo
    1.1 km (🚶 17 min)
  2. 2
    Savan Vanh Historic House
    550 m (🚶 10 min)
  3. 3
    Savannakhet Mekong Promenade
    6.5 km
  4. 4
    Savan Vegas Casino
    6.2 km
  5. 5
    Wat Rattanalangsi
    550 m (🚶 14 min)
  6. 6
    Wat Sayamungkhun
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
6 min
  1. 1
    Savannakhet Provincial MuseumMuseum
    400 m (🚶 6 min)
  2. 2
    St. Teresa's Catholic Church
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Savannakhet?

Savannakhet Night Market, Savannakhet Provincial Museum, Wat Xayaphoum, Savannakhet Old French Quarter, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Wat Rattanalangsi and 9 more. Savannakhet Night Market: A vibrant market with local street food stalls, souvenirs, and an authentic atmosphere.

What can you do in 3 days in Savannakhet?

Day 1: Wat Sayaphoum, Dinosaur Museum, Vassana spa & beauty, Wat Xayaphoum. Day 2: Wat Chomkeo, Savan Vanh Historic House, Savannakhet Mekong Promenade, Savan Vegas Casino. Day 3: Savannakhet Provincial Museum, St. Teresa's Catholic Church.

Which museums are worth visiting in Savannakhet?

Museums worth visiting in Savannakhet: Savannakhet Provincial Museum and Dinosaur Museum.

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