Khong Island

Khong Island or Don Khong is an island of southern Laos, located on the Mekong river, in the Si Phan Don. The island is 18 kilometres long (north-south), and 8 kilometres at its widest point. It has a population of approximately 55,000, mainly concentrated in the two villages Muang Saen in the West and Muang Khong in the East. Khong island is very beautiful natural and culture tourism place. It is also famous for the rice plantation and fisherman. Khone Phapheng Falls also located here.