The descent offers panoramic views of the Mekong River, the Fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, and the contrasting townscapes of Huay Xai in Laos and Chiang Khong in Thailand.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic northern Laotian topography, featuring higher mountain peaks, the vast Nam Ngum reservoir, and dense jungle canopies that are characteristic of the Luang Prabang range.