The Lao government has plans to build a series of dams along the Nam Ou River, which would have a profound impact on the area.

BBC: Northern Laos�� 100 Waterfalls Trek

Starting from Nong Khiaw in the early morning, our guide Dhit sat quietly as we drifted around 10km downstream along the calm Nam Ou River in a narrow long-tail boat.

BBC: Northern Laos�� 100 Waterfalls Trek