Luang Namtha Province

Located in the northern part of Laos, Luang Namtha shares its northwestern border with Myanmar and its northeastern border with China.  The province is mountainous, home to large numbers of minorities.

The Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area is located in the southwest of Luang Namtha - a pristine habitat of dense tropical rainforest covering almost all of the protected area.

UNESCO are funding a ecotourism project in Luang Namtha that will be capable of sustaining sustainable development in the province.  The concept of the project is to provide education, conservation, management and sustainable economic benefits for the local population.

The province is home to a 39 minorities the largest number in the country.

Muang Xing

The town of Muang Xing lies on the river plains of the Nam La to the northwest of Luang Namtha.  The town is a historic centre that was formerly an outpost of the Sipsongpanna Empire based in southern Yunnan in China.  The town is home to a number of ethnic minorities as well as lowland Lao, Tai Lue, Thai Neua and Thai Dam.  The town of Muang Xing has a number of guesthouses where trekking and hiking trips can be arranged.

Other activities in the province include trips to many ancient temples in the region and minority villages.

          
Muang Xing