Oudomxay Museum: Climb to the top of Phou Sebey to visit the provincial museum in an old French army camp. The troops called the mountain “CB”, which locals transcribed into Sebey. The hilltop museum grounds present excellent views of Muang Xay, especially at sunrise, when the first rays hit the roofs of the houses … Read more
Tad Nam Kat Pick a trail at Ban Faen Village; they all lead through pristine old-growth jungle and limestone outcrops to Nam Kat Waterfall and Nature Park. A kingdom of boulders, large and small, surround the falls and create a series of 20-metre-high cascades. The rocky maze diverts the stream into smaller cataracts and … Read more
You’ll find easy-to-access treks for all levels, with ethnic homestays. These treks and others can be organized by the Oudomxay Provincial Tourism Department and local operators and hotels. Treks around Oudomxay Town Embark on a 1-day trek around Oudomxay Town, also called Muang Xay. Explore the largest cave complex in Laos, visit ethnic villages, … Read more
Lao Skyway offers flights from Vientiane every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to Muang Xay, and Lao Airlines has daily flights departing Vientiane at 11:40. Travel agents in Luang Prabang and Luang Namtha can arrange van service to Muang Xay. Public busses depart daily for Muang Xay from nearby destinations including Luang Namtha, Boten at … Read more
Tham Chom Ong: Creep into the latest Lao adventure in one of Southeast Asia’s 10 longest caves. First explored in 2009, the Tham Chom Ong network rambles some 16 km through a 4-km mountain ridge. The cave features parallel, connecting passages: one dry and one with a river. For spelunkers, several side passages offer … Read more
A handful of public busses travel between Muang Xay Town and Muang Beng, Muang Houn, and Pak Beng, and they generally depart in the morning or early afternoon. Transportation from Districts to Maung Xay From Km Price Departs Duration Muang Beng 64 LAK14,000 10:00, 15:00 4-5 hours Muang Houn 92 LAK20,000 08:30, 10:00, noon … Read more
Adventurers are still exploring Oudomxay’s hidden crannies. They recently revealed Cham Ong, one of Asia’s 10 longest caves, and Nam Kat Waterfall, and amazing natural wonder buried in the forest. The province’s ethnic residents continue their traditional lives, and their ancient religious sites strike awe. Natural Sites Explore one of Southeast Asia’s 10 longest … Read more
According to some historians, the Khmu were the first people to settle in today’s Oudomxay Province around the year 700. In about 1260, ethnic Lai migrated from Sipsongpanna in southern China, and built Ban Luang Cheng (Big Village) in the area of today’s Muang Xay. This original Lao Lai village remains part of Muang Xay and is called … Read more
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