South East Asian Trips

Located in the northern part of Laos. Oudomsay ( or Oudamxai ), the mountainous province, wedged between Luang Prabang in the east, Phongsaly in the northeast, Sayabouri in the south and a little bit with China, Most of the province population of 283,000 is a mixture of 23 ethnic groups such as Hmong, Iko, Khamu, Lamet etc, each with it own distinct culture, religion, language and colorful style of dress. They are nonetheless and hospitable and welcome visitors to their singular cultures are mostly untouched by 20th century. The provincial capital , Muang Xay lies between two strings of Hmong villages.

Oudomxai can be reached overland from Luang Prabang. Oudomxay is also accessible from Bokeo and Luang Namtha Provinces. Lao Aviation have flights to Oudomxai from Vientiane

H'mong people celebrate their new year
Near Muang Say a waterfall, Lak Sip-Et, attracts visitors, as do the hot springs near Muang La. Muang Say is connected by road to Pakbeng, a rustic town stretching along the Mekong. From there one can continue to Luang Prabang by boat, passing stone cliffs, undulating mountains and little fishing villages,

Saymoungkhoune Rattana Stupa

The famous Buddhist stupa in Oudomsay is called Saymoungkhoune Rattana Stupa.

Oudomxay is an ideal base for excursions and trekking to varied sights and attractions as well as destination in its own right. Muang Xai, has one of the best produce markets in the area.