Information about Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha is the capital of a province of the same name. The city is located on the banks of the Namtha River, in the northern part of Laos. Like Huay Xai, Luang Namtha is primarily perceived as a stopover point. 

Luang Namtha has 2 distinct parts – the old town near the airport was bombed during the 1970s and the new town, which is 6 km north of the former. Travellers from China to Laos use this city as a starting point for trekking in the Luang Namtha National Protected Area. It’s also an alternative to the long (and crowded) boat ride between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai.