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Luang Namtha is accessible by air, land and river. The most popular overland routes to and from the province start and end Bokeo Province's Ban Houi Xay and Luang Prabang. There is an international border crossing at Boten (China-Laos) and regular air service from Vientiane on Lao Airlines. For adventuresome travelers, try a journey up the Mekong River from Ban Houi Xay to Xieng Kok in Muang Long, or a 2-day river journey up the Namtha River, which also originates in Ban Houi Xay. Once you reach the province, local transport |
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by tuk-tuks, 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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| • Getting to and around Luang Namtha |
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| • Post and Communications |
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| • Where to Stay and eat |
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| • Outstanding trekking in forests, mountains and through villages |
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| • Encounter and learn about village life |
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| • Awarded Eco-tourism activities |
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| • Explore caves and waterfalls |
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| • Visit cultural sites (e.g museum, stupa, traditional houses, night market) |
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| • Participate and celebrate tradition Lao ceremonies with dance performanes |
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| • Relax and enjoy local food and handicraft at the night market |
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| • 7 interesting places to see in Luang Namtha |
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| • The traditional Kalom Style house in Ban Vieng |
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| • Notes on the History of Luang Namtha |
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| • Contact Luang namtha Provincial Tourism Department |
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