The village of Ban Xang Hai, located on the banks of the Mekong River, is an ideal tourist attraction. Well known for their Lao-Lao whisky and weaved silk products, tourists can enjoy a guided tour of the area. The tour will explain processes involved in the making of the strong whisky, which is used in traditional ceremonies and blessings, and is bottled and sold. Tourists are able to buy keepsakes such as locally made paper, fabrics and whisky.