Chiang Khong/huay Xai Crossing

[Yunnie]

With the situation with the Mekong and China, I was wondering if crossing there into Laos is still possible? Since it's by ferry only right? No bridge there yet? Unless I totally misread some sites. lol I only know of the two bridges to the south.

I have a friend who's backpacking her way up north and she was hoping to cross over through there and head to Luang Prabang.

Thanks

[Finlaco]

crossing is fine -- only 100 metres wide

[TwentyBaht]

Yes, crossing from Chiang Khong to Huay Xai is fine. A small ferry boat "every five minutes". Just the slowboat to Luang Prabang is canceled. But, there is a new VIP bus direct Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. The BaanRimtaling Guesthouse near the Chiang Khong bus stop has information.

[frenchfarangjomtien]

Hello,

How long takes the trip from Huay Xai to Luang prabang ?

And the bus is VIP following Thai standards ? A new reliable bus ?

Thanks.