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Destination:
Oudomxay Province
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General Information |
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In the northern of the countr |
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Total
Area
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15,370 square meters |
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Population
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250,000 |
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05
Districts
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Xay, La, Namor, Nga, Beng, Hoon and
Pakbeng |
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Capital
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Xay |
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 Oudomxay
is populated by some 23 ethnic minorities mainly
Hmong, Ekor (Akha) and Khammu. Adventurous eco-tourism
tours can be arranged from village to village
with travel either by oxcart or on foot. Tad Lak
Sip Et Waterfall at Km 11 in Muong Xay District,
as well as hot springs and temples at Muong La
District and Phouxay Mountain are among some of
the outstanding natural scenery aorth visiting
when in the area. Oudomxay’s proximity to China
has brought the province rapid economic groeth
and infrastructure developments, including good
road access to the provincial capital, Xay
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Located
at 28 kilometers from the provincial capital, at
Wat
Ban Pakla Temple, known for its 400 year old Pra
Xaek Kham “Gold plated Buddha Image”, which is
considered very sacred and worshiped by the
locals. It is the one of the oldest historical
sites in
Laos, which has presently become a
tourism attraction within the province. Muong La
also has a hot water spring, an old French
bridge, natural scenery and the beauty of the
Nam La River for all tourists to enjoy |
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