Nam Ou

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The Nam Ou ("rice bowl river") is one of the most important rivers of Laos. Along with the Mekong, the Nam Ou is the only natural channel suitable for large-draft boat transportation. Near its conflence with the Mekong are the Tham Ting or Pak Ou Caves, famous for their Buddha statues.

A Ferryboat between Nong Khiao and Luang Prabang.

The 'Nam Ou' is an important transportation route in Laos.

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