Bolikham

Bolikham lies in the wooded uplands east of the Mekong, where streams descend from the Annamese mountains. The Nam Kading gathers water from a wide basin before joining the great river. Forested slopes and narrow valleys give way to lower ground toward the Mekong, while the mountains farther east shelter elephants and many other animals. Paths and waterways link this rugged country with neighbouring valleys.

The later city of Pakxan lies here.