webfact Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Laos to develop tourism on Mekong River islands Vientiane, Laos - Laos has announced plans to develop three islands on the mekong River as "green resorts" for visitors to its capital Vientiane, media reports said Monday. The city Planning and Investment Department was to encourage private investments in hotels and other facilities on the river islands of Xingxou, Sangkhi and Kangkhong. The aim was to develop the sites "as green resorts offering relaxation and water sport activities such as jet skiing and fishing," the Vientiane Times reported. The islands are currently used to grow vegetables and cash crops to supply the city. Xingxou island would require investment of about 120 million dollars, while Sangkhi and Kangkhong need an estimated 10 million each, the government mouthpiece said. -- The Nation 2011-02-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBWG Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hummm Green resort offering Jet Skiing in the Mekong? Oh dear! TBWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Bizarre. Never heard of Xingxou island or Kangkhong island. Neither has Google. There is an old guesthouse called Kangkhong owned by a government official on Khong Island. Sangkhi Island is considered sacred to both Lao and Thai villagers as the home of the Naga, the naga lights etc. http://ipsnews.net/mekong/stories/legend.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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