Situated to the upper North, Oudomxay welcomes tourists by its untouched nature and the charming beauty of different hill tribes. The province is also one of the best places for cloud-hunting in Laos. Oudomxay is famous for trekking; waterfalls or cave visits; intrepid experiences like off-road cycling or off-road motorcycling; ecotourism to the tribal villages or natural reserve, etc. No matter what you choose, each experience in Oudomxay will surely bring to you an enjoyable adventure in Northern Laos.
The Park is regarded as the natural living environment for the elephants in Oudomxay. There are no touristic forces on these giant friends here. On the contrary, tourists coming here will have a chance to interact with elephants, witness their wildlife as well as raise the awareness of environmental preservation. An awe-inspiring experience for animal lovers!
The cave is one of the longest caves in Laos with an impressive hidden world inside. Located in Muang Xay, Chom Ong Cave is a favourite place to come on a hot day. With the average height is approximately 35m, the stalactites and stalagmites system of Chom Ong cave will overwhelm anyone stepping in. Here is a great caving activity that you may try when in Oudomxay.
Nam Kat is one of the famous waterfalls in Oudomxay that you can take a short trip outside Muang Xay. Also, with this waterfall visit, you will have a chance to trek through the primary rainforest and get a closer touch to a scenic village here named Ban Faen. Enjoying the cool water from Nam Kat as well as the fresh air amidst the woods would bring to you a cheerful relaxation after your walk.
This is Muang Xay’s most notable religious site, which is believed to built in the 14th century. The golden stupa situates on a hilltop in the town’s center with 18m-in-height and also 18m x 18m base-ground. Tourists can stop here for visiting or worship during the time wandering around Muang Xay.
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Observing rural life along the Mekong River on a traditional boat trip to Pakbeng
Learning everything about Asian giants at Mekong Elephant Park
Trekking through Muang La's dense jungles to remoted villages and isolated waterfall
Cycling around the sleepy town of Nong Khiaw to visit Nong Khiaw bridge and Pa Thok cave
Meeting friendly locals at traditional Hmong and Khmu villages on your trek to Nong Khiaw’s outskirt
Boating on the Mekong River to visit Pak Ou caves, a scared site with thousands of Buddhist statues
Experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of Luang Prabang and visiting its cultural heritage sites on a cycling tour
Taking a motorbike tour to Phousi Market, Kuang Si Waterfalls and few ethnic minority villages
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Admire the breathtaking natural landscapes of mountains and forests in Northern Laos
Trek through rice fields and mountainous forests to the magnificent Kuang Si Waterfalls
Learn how different minority groups live together in Ban Long Lao
Cruise upstream on the Mekong River to visit the sacred Pak Ou Caves
Explore the lifestyles, cultures and traditions of different ethnic groups (Akha, Tai Lue, Yao, Lolo,...)
Experience the villagers' daily life when staying overnight at local homestays
Oudomxay Quick Facts
Oudomxay shares the border with 5 provinces of Laos including Phongsaly, Luang Prabang, Xaignabouli, Bokeo, Luang Namtha, and 15 km international borderline with China
The main topography in Oudomxay is mountains, valleys, and hills with the height varying from 300m – 1800m above the sea level
Oudomxay covers a total area of around 15,370 km2 with the total population calculated to 2015 is 307,622 people. Its provincial town named Muang Xay
The province has a mild tropical climate with more rainfall in the summer months. The annual average temperature here is around 24oC with the average rainfall is 1437mm. In the winter, it can get quite chilly while it would be very hot and humid in the summer
Oudomxay is an ideal place that you can get back to nature with various experiences that meet the demand of all ages
As the summertime in Oudomxay is quite hot with high humidity and even heavy rainfalls, it could prevent you from many activities exploring the province. The recommended time to visit Oudomxay is during the dry season (could be much cooler or even chilly but fairly clear), which lasts from November to March next year.
Mekong Elephant Park
Chom Ong Cave
Nam Kat Waterfall
Phou That Stupa
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