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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Wat Aham
Next to Wat Visoun and the That Makmo is the somewhat smaller temple of Wat Aham. There\’s not much to see here, really. The…
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Located about 10km from town, Tad Suong is actually the best of the falls. The word ‘breathtaking’ doesn’t really describe it — it’s awe-inspiring,…
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This hot spring is approximately 52 kilometers north of the provincial capital of Phonsavanh in Muong Kham District there is a natural mineral hot…
Read storyPottery in Ban Thahine
Different families in Ban Thahine perform all stages of the pottery making process from collecting the earth to firing and glazing the vases. The…
Read storyBan Khiet Ngong
The quaint, out of the way village of Ban Khiet Ngong is a good example of how the Lao Government is trying to develop…
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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…
Read storyWat Nong Sikhunmeuang
Running parallel to the main Sisavong Vang Road from the Royal Palace Museum up to the back of Wat Xieng Thong is a small…
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The Wat Inghang Temple was built during the reign Sikhottabong of King Sumitatham about 2.000 years ago and is meant to mark the place…
Read storyPlain of Jars
The mysterious Plain of Jars is situated about 12 kilometers from Ban Phonsavanh, the capital of the province. There are over 300 giant stone…
Read storyAttapeu Ecotourism
The province of Attapeu is known for its rivers, namely the Xe Kong, Xe Kaman and Xe Xou rivers. You can travel the Xe…
Read storyTham Xang Cave
The Tham Xang Cave is located 9km northeast of Thakhaek, following the route 12 (road to Mahaxay) until it splits at km7, then keep…
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