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LUANG NAMTHA
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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Laos an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Luang Namtha - Laos, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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LUANG NAMTHA PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
| Geography |
Demographics |
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Capital: Namtha
Location: Northwestern
Area: 9,325 km2
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Population: 145,000
Density: 15.55/ km2
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| Muang Sing, Muang Long, Viengphoukha and Nalae |
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| General Information
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The Luang Namtha Province is located in the upper Northwest of Laos, bordered by Myanmar in the Northwest, China to the North, Oudomxay province to the Southeast, and Bokeo province to the Southwest. 39 ethnic groups make up the population of 140,000, in Luang Namtha. Each group having its own dialect, culture and lifestyle, but coexisting peacefully - a reflection of traditional solidarity. Most people in Luang Namtha live in small rural villages and practice agricultures as their main occupation.
Covering nearly 30% of the province's land area is the Nam Ha National Protected Area well known for a range of ecotourism acitivities,. Due to its mountainous terrain the weather here can get quite cool, with temperatures generally not topping 30c in the hot season (March-April) and dropping to as low as 0c (December-January). During May-October, the southwestern monsoon brings the annual rains and marks the beginning of the new agricultural cycle. |
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LUANG NAMTHA PROVINCE PEOPLE |
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GETTING IN - OUT
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The province of Luang Namtha is accessible by air, land and river. The most popular overland routes to and from the province start and end in Bokeo Province's Ban Houei Xay and Luang Prabang. There is an international border crossing at Boten (China-Laos) and regular air service from Vientiane on Lao Airlines. The speed boat journey up the Mekong River from Ban Houei Xay to Xieng Kok in Muang Long, or a 2 day river traditional boat ourney up the Namtha River, which also originates in Ban Houei Xay. |
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GETTING AROUND
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The local transport by tuk-tuk, the bus or a song taeow is inexpensive and easy to arrange. For short trips, many people get around by renting bicycles. |
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LUANG NAMTHA PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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TRAVEL TIPS |
*Food
Many local restaurants offer Lao, Chinese, Thai, Indian and Western style food. Choose one ofthe restaurants located along the main trip in Luang Namtha or Muang Sing. Excellent Lao coffee and baguettes are also available throughout the day. Some famous local food and beverages are Kao Soi (soft rice noodle soup) in the Muang Sing market, bitter bamboo shoot soup and rattan dipping sauce from Namtha's fresh market, Lhao Hai (rice wine in a jar) and the ubiquitous Lhao Lao. Two upscale establishments that serve excellent local food are the Heuan Lao Guesthouse and Restaurant and the Boat Landing Guesthouse.
*Shopping
The residents of Luang Namtha Province are well known as skillful handicraft makers. Traditional clothing, textiles, basketry, paper, agricultural tools and many products used in everyday life are made in people's homes. There are a growing number of places where you can purchase locally made products and help support the local economy and continuation of the traditions and indigenous knowledge behind their production.
*Post
The General Post Office offers postal services, faxing and public telephone for local, national and international calls. Phone cards can be purchased at many shops in Luang Namtha Town or at the Lao Telecom Company. There are a couple of internet shops in town for e-mailing and some guesthouses offer phone services. Sending packages home through the normal mail service is inexpensive and generally reliable. For urgent or valuable mail (either to or from Laos) it is advisable to use EMS or another reliable courier service such as DHL or FedEx. |
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LUANG NAMTHA PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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| Northern Laos |
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Vientiane - Vang Vieng, Bokeo - Houeixai Town, Houaphan, Luang Namtha- Muang Sing, Luang Prabang - Muong Ngoi, Oudomxay, Phong Saly,
Xaignabouli, Xieng Khouang |
| Central Laos |
| Bolikhamxay, Khammouane - Khonglor Cave - Thakhaek Town, Savannakhet |
| Southern Laos |
| Attapeu, Champasak - Khong Island - Pakse Town, Salavan - Tadlo Waterfall, Sekong |
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