Shopping in Pakse, Laos

There are plenty of places to shop in Pakse, whether it be for fun or necessities, and though it is not a big city, goods can be found from most countries, including Thailand, Korea, and many European countries.

1. Friendship Mall

Friendship Mall is located on Lak 2 Road and is one of the most popular places to shop. Its not a big place, but it has several restaurants, a supermarket, and a movie theater, so it’s a great place to bring your family, and certainly not something you want to miss during your stay in Pakse.

2. Friendship Supermarket

Friendship supermarket is located on Road 38, near the Pakse Morning Market, open Monday through Sunday from 8 AM to 9 PM. This is one of the largest supermarkets in Pakse, and carries everything from fresh food to clothes. For those with infants, this is probably the best place to go for things like diapers, bottles and other baby items. Friendship supermarket also carries imported items/food, so it’s a good place to find western goods.

3. Morning Market

Besides being the most popular market in Pakse, the Morning Market is also the largest market in Southern Laos. It is located 2 kilometers from Pakse, near the Lao-Japanese Friendship Bridge and is open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Sunday. The best time to visit, however, is in the morning around 10:00 A.M., as there will be more shops open during this time. As for merchandise, this market sells everything from fresh fruits, vegetables and meat to clothing and accessories. There are also many special products such as Lao honey, Paksong coffee, and various types of tobacco. Because the sellers come from all over Laos and other countries, including local tribes, the market also sells products from other countries, such as Vietnam and China. The Morning Market is divided into different zones, depending on what is sold in that area, such as clothing, food, jewelry, etc, so finding what you need is easy and convenient.

4. Douangdy Plaza

Douangdy Plaza is a large market located on Road 46 near Pakse hospital. This market has a wide variety of goods for sale, including fresh fruit and vegetables, plastic goods, and grilled meats and fish. The best thing to buy at Douangdy Plaza is clothing, and they have them for sale at bargain prices. Just behind the plaza are several street food stalls where you can buy snacks and bubble tea.

5. M-win Mart

M-win Mart is a minimart located near Magic Palms school. This store sells mostly Korean goods, but they have a lot of interesting items besides, and it’s a good place to check out.