Luang Namtha

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Introduction

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There are technically two towns which make up Luang Namtha: the new town and the old town. The new town contains most of the tourist attractions and guesthouses, while the old town is home to the airport and boat landing. Most people visit Luang Namtha for the beautiful surrounding area and to go trekking through the Nam Ha PA (Protected Area), a nature reserve near Luang Namtha.

Sights and Activities

• The Luang Nam Tha Museum - Houses collections of local clothing, Buddha images and bronze drums.
• Trekking, kayaking and rafting in the Nam Ha PA.
• Guided mountain bike rides
• Wat Ban Vieng Tai & Wat Ban Luang Khon - 2 fifty-year-old wats in the old town
• That Phum Phuk - hilltop stupa
• Minority Villages are possible to visit at many of the Khmu, Thai Lu,Thai Dam, or Lenten villages

Events and Festivals

Getting There

By Bus

From Vientiane - 1 bus per day - 19 hours ~ US$14
From Luang Prabang - 1 bus per day - 8 hours ~ US$7

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

To/from the airport ~ US$4
To/from the boat landing ~ US$5

By Bike

Can be rented for US$0.30 per hour or US$1 per day.

By Public Transport

By Foot

Eat

Most restaurants are in the new town. There is also a market near the bus station that serves street food.

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Keep Connected

Internet

Internet Cafe - US$1.80 per hour
KNT Internet - US$1.80 per hour

Phone

Lao Telecom

Post

Post Office - Open 08.00-12.00 & 13.00-16.00, Mon-Fri