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Muang Xai Market, Udomxai (Udomxai muang xai market) http://www.hotsia.com > Laos > > Muang Xai Market, Udomxai (Udomxai muang xai market) Slow boat Luang Prabang Travel Muang Xai Udomxai Bus Station Buses from Udomxai to Dien Bien Phu Hotel recommendations in Pakbeng Support fun travel Today I have to travel to Phongsaly early in the morning. The bus leaves around 8:30 AM from Udomxai Bus Station. But I wanted to take pictures and visit the fresh market in Muang Xai.
So I woke up early before dawn and hired a tuk-tuk in front of the hotel where I stayed near the bus station. The distance from the bus station to the fresh market is about 3 kilometers. The tuk-tuk ride was short and soon I arrived. I had visited this fresh market once before two years ago during my solo trip through Laos and Vietnam. I wondered how the market would look today. The tuk-tuk I took left from around the bus station. I started taking photos and videos as soon as we left along the main road. It was about 5:30 to almost 6 AM and there were very few vehicles on the road.
The weather was cool and pleasant with mist lightly covering the mountain peaks surrounding Udomxai city, creating a beautiful view. Soon the tuk-tuk brought me to Udomxai market. The tuk-tuk in front of Udomxai bus station, in front of Muang Xai market. The morning market in Udomxai today was not much different from three years ago. The market is still divided into two parts. The front area has open-air stalls where locals sell vegetables and fish. Inside, there are permanent stalls run by regular vendors selling dried or long-lasting food. The inside area has a roof, so it operates all day.
Markets in Laos or Thailand are similar in that the innermost section sells chicken and pork. If you visit fresh markets in rural Thailand, the chicken is usually already prepared. But in Laos, the chicken is fresh and not yet processed. Every morning, locals bring chickens from their homes to sell wholesale to market vendors. Those who want chicken buy it fresh to prepare themselves. The chicken and pork sections are next to each other. Pork is sold both whole and processed. There are also dessert vendors in the market. Stir-fried noodles are a popular dish among Lao people.
In the market, there is a shop selling Lao-style noodles, like those seen in Luang Prabang markets. This stir-fried noodle dish is one of the favorite foods of Lao people. The vendor here sells the noodles in small bags for resale in distant villages. Udomxai market or Muang Xai market is considered a wholesale noodle market as well. As I mentioned before, although Laos has abundant wildlife, the government strictly enforces laws with fines, which Lao people call compensation fees.
There are also prison sentences. However, illegal wildlife trade still exists in several provinces of Laos. But it is not to the extent of selling live elephants or tigers. Mostly, what I have seen are just wild deer. According to conversations with Lao people, deer are quite numerous, so prison sentences are not emphasized. Only fines of a few thousand baht are imposed. Not only Laos, but Thailand also has some illegal wildlife trade. Illegal wildlife trade in Laos is still visible.
Please avoid eating wild animal meat to help preserve wildlife. I must warn tourists visiting markets, whether the fresh market in Luang Prabang or traveling like I do. One thing to be careful about is photography. People involved in illegal activities do not like being photographed because it could lead to their arrest and imprisonment. Therefore, when visiting and seeing wildlife trade, do not take photos for your own safety. If you do take photos, do not post images showing the faces of sellers online.
Because the police can track and arrest them. During my visit to Muang Xai market this time, I focused on photographing Lao noodles, chicken, and vegetables. Just filming a video with a small camera attracted many onlookers, but it was fun. Everyone smiled and was friendly. Next time, I plan to wear a shirt with my logo so they know where to follow my travels online. Regarding wildlife photos, I only posted one photo on the website.
At Udomxai market, there are two dessert shops near the market entrance on the right side. I tried some. If anyone wants to try Lao-style desserts, you can stop by. My favorite dessert is layered cake. It looks delicious and reminds me of when I used to make merit at the temple with my mother as a child. I often got to eat layered cake then. So today I bought some to eat. It was tasty. After the market, I went to take pictures of locals making alms, then rented a car to visit a stupa. Soon it was time to prepare to continue my trip to Phongsaly.
I will end the market story here to find something to eat and prepare for Phongsaly. mr.hotsia recommends hotels in Muang Xai town, Udomxai city. Delicious layered cake at Muang Xai market, Udomxai Province. Inside the market sells pork, buffalo, and other meats. Inside Muang Xai fresh market, the chicken and pork section sells whole animals. This man sells melons from his garden. This stir-fried noodle shop is where I filmed a video tasting the food, including Lao sausage and Isan sausage. Front of Muang Xai fresh market. One photo I have (read the story).
The dessert shop I mentioned where I ate something delicious. I did not try everything but the appearance was tempting. These are traditional Lao sweets. I tried them and they are somewhat similar to Chinese sticky rice dumplings mixed together.
