Children of Dong Amphan Nature Reserve

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Xekong or Sekong is a province of Laos, located in the south-east of the country. Xekong is among the most remote areas of Laos and it's rugged, wild and very scenic, but transportation is very difficult, especially by land in the rainy season. This isolation has meant that forest cover, biodiversity, and ethnic traditions have changed less in recent years than in other areas in Laos. However, the province has become much less isolated in recent years with the upgrading of a major road up from the Mekong valley. One of two National Biodiversity Conservation areas in the in Southern Laos, Dong Amphan NBCA is 1,975 square kilometers in size. This park is situated along the Annamite mountain range seen above in the background, leading to a steep and rugged terrain, meaning that access here is only for the very determined. Within the park are 280 different bird species, the buff-cheeked gibbon, Asiatic golden cat, clouded leopard and tiger. Small populations of wild elephants also exist., access is only available during dry season as the area is very remote and mountainous.

Photo taken of the Xe Khong river running through the Dong Amphan National Biodiversity Conservation area. Dong Amphan covers 1,972 km2 and is located in the Sekong Province. It is very remote and mountainous. Access is mainly limited to dry season only although this can still be hazardous and time consuming. There are impassable rapids on the river. A network of well-established walking trails exists, interconnecting villages. Population density of 8 persons/km in the province. For us the world seems to stop here. The boys paddling on their dugout canoe along the the rain forest. For those searching for an oasis of peace and tranquility this is an idyllic spot for lovers of nature with its wild unspoiled natural beauty. Within the park, animals include elephants, grey-faced tit-babber, panther, tiger and the yellow-cheeked gibbon. You can wander around aimlessly and that is about it. Welcome to remote Southern Laos!

Sekong of Xekong is een provincie van Laos. Het ligt in het zuidoosten van het land. Het uiterste zuiden van Laos biedt ongeëvenaarde afgelegen districten en wordt langzaam ontwikkeld tot een uniek trekking gebied. Hoewel veel toeristen meteen doorrijden naar het verre zuiden is er in het midden en zuiden van Laos veel meer te zien en te ervaren - Wees dus niet te gehaast. Attapeu, Sekong en Salavan zijn allemaal de moeite waard om te bezoeken. We hebben overdag vanaf ons terras een prachtige kijk op het weelderige groen en modderige rivier Xe Khong in het zuiden van Laos. 's Avonds bij het restaurant genieten we van een kleurrijke zonsondergang en de rust op het indrukwekkende hoogland. Af en toe zien we een bootje langs varen. Leven in het regenwoud begint met zonsopkomst en eindigt na zonsondergang. Aan de overkant lijkt de wereld te eindigen. Hier begint het Dong Amphan National park met een oppervlakte van 1,975 km2. Een park waar o.a. de panter, tijger en nog wilde olifanten voorkomen. Welkom in het verafgelegen Laos! Het leven gaat hier zeer gemoedelijk, zo rustig als de stroming van de modderige Xe Khong rivier. Je gemoedstoestand wordt al gauw één met deze prachtige en rustgevende omgeving. Een plek om gewoon tot rust te komen en te genieten van de ongerepte natuur.

Taken in: Laos / Xekong (show map)

Taken on: July 17, 2009

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