Oudomxay officials plan to develop Nam Haeng Waterfall, a multi-level cascade with drop-offs ranging from 5-20 metres.
“The waterfall is already popular with people who live nearby, and it’s a well-known picnic spot for Houn District residents, especially on the weekends,” provincial tourism official, Aea Vilaiphet, said.
Authorities plan to upgrade the asphalt road leading to the waterfall, improve other infrastructure and introduce new activities as part of efforts to spur the growth of tourism, the Vientiane Times reported.
The waterfall is located at Katangya village, about 24 km from the urban centre of Houn. The verdant area is home to a variety of natural plants and wildlife species, and visitors can swim in the fall’s clean natural pool.
Officials believe the waterfall has the potential to be a popular destination if it is more widely promoted and officially opened to the public.
The top three tourist sites of the province are Nam Kat waterfall and Chom Ong cave in Xay district, and Singkham Buddha temple in La district.
Forest trekking, zip-lining, and ATV bike rides have proved to be the most popular activities with visitors at Nam Kat waterfall.
Chom Ong Cave is 16 km long, 15 to 50 metres wide, and its height ranges from 25 to 100 metres. It is the longest cave in northern Laos and one of the top 10 in the country.
The Singkham Buddha temple is a modern reconstruction, but people come from across Oudomxay to see the sacred 400-year-old image housed inside.
Source: Vientiane Times
