Ancient Cities
The old town, called Muang Namtha, is located near the airport around 6 km south of the new town. This area has many shaded…
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Luang namtha Travel Attractions
Luang Namtha Overview Located : A northern province bordering on China and Myanmar Total Area : 9,325 square meters Population : 140,000 05 Districts : Namtha, Sing, Long, Viengphoukha and Nalae Capital : Namtha…
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Luang Namtha Museum
The provincial museum has a variety of artifacts made by Luang Namtha\’s multi-ethnic people. Of particular interest is the extensive collection of indigenous clothing…
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There are two beautiful Buddhist temples or vats located in the older part of Luang Namtha town near the airport. Vat Bang Vieng Tai…
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This forest is locate just at the edge of Luang Namtha Town. The Tai Dam community has preserved a series of forest patches as…
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Situated close to the center of town, the Muang Sing Exhibition is a good place to start exploring Muang Sing\’s rich culture and history.…
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That Xieng Tung is the most important religious monument in Muang Sing. It is believed locally that the stupa contains the Adam\’s-apple of the…
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The town of Muang Sing is an area with a rich history. Once closely associated with the Sipsongpanna Kingdom centered in present day Yunnan…
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Hmong The Hmong people are known for their knowledge of the forest, herbal medicines, and expertise at raising animals, particularly horses, pigs and chickens.…
Read storyNam Ha National Protected Area
The mountainous center of Luang Namtha Province has been designated as the Nam Ha National Protected Area (NPA) in 1993. It was first established…
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