One of the few historic buildings of PaksePakse is the main travel hub for the far south of Laos. Even if your final destination is Champasak or the 4,000 Islands, chances are getting there will involve passing through, if not staying the night in, Pakse. There's not a lot to see in Pakse itself, but it does make a good base for seeing several of the key sights of the area, such as Vat Phu in Champasak and the Bolaven Plateau. There are a number of comfortable hotels in the city, as well as some nice restaurants and coffee shops.