Timeline
16:30
Start with a coffee at Orange Coffee Room. It is just a two-minute walk from the anchor and opens at 07:00, so it is ready for an early evening visit.
17:00
Walk to Sala Kham to find your spot. It is a 42-minute walk from the anchor, so leave the cafe with enough time to arrive before the golden light hits. The viewpoint faces WSW, matching the sunset direction.
17:45
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts at 17:15, painting the sky just before the sun dips below the horizon at 17:45.
18:15
End the night at Le Panorama. This rooftop restaurant on the 7th floor of Pakse Hotel offers Western, Asian, and fusion dishes. It opens at 16:30 and stays open until 23:30, so it is open for dinner after sunset.
Local tip
Le Panorama is not cheap, but the view over the town and the Mekong makes it worth it. Check the schedule if you plan to stay late.
Check before you go
- Le Panorama is open from 16:30 to 23:30.
- Orange Coffee Room is open from 07:00 to 19:30.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pakse (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).