Luang Namtha: Laos
Luang Namtha province is located in the northwest of Laos, bordered by Myanmar in the northwest, China to the north, Oudomsay province to the southeast, and Bokeo province to the southwest. The town itself is a planned town. The streets are too wide and each block is too big. The main street coming from Muang Xinh or Udomxai is running from N to S, 3km. many GHs or restaurants, a bank, post office, telephone office are on this road. The Mekong on the border and other rivers offer alternative mode of transport in which you can travel slow-motion and interact with the local people. The rivers in the hilly regions (mostly in the north) have many rapids to pass though.
Getting there
Lao Aviation flies to and from Houay Xai and Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Lao Aviation’s domestic timetable. Buses run from Houay Xai, Muang Xai and from the Chinese border at Boten.
From China: It is possible to enter Laos at Boten from Mengla district in Yunnan province on the Chinese border. You will need a visa in before entering Laos. From Boten, the capital Luang Namtha is about three hours away.
Muang Xing
The town of Muang Xing lies on the river plains of the Nam La to the northwest of Luang Namtha. The town is a historic centre that was formerly an outpost of the Sipsongpanna Empire based in southern Yunnan in China. The town is home to a number of ethnic minorities as well as lowland Lao, Tai Lue, Thai Neua and Thai Dam. The town of Muang Xing has a number of guesthouses where trekking and hiking trips can be arranged.
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