Introducing Luang Nam Tha Province
Blessed with a mountainous tapestry, a vast protected area, and diverse ethnic villages, Luang Nam Tha is synonymous with culture, adventure and trekking for most travellers. Although much of the province is untamed wilderness, the infrastructure to explore it is some of the best in Laos. Guided explorations into the magnificent Nam Ha National Protected Area, a 2224-sq-km area containing some of the most densely forested regions (96% primary forest cover) in Laos, can be complimented with independent travel to small villages surrounding Muang Sing, Luang Nam Tha and Vieng Phoukha.
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The provincial population is 145, 000, made up of 39 classified ethnicities (the largest number in the nation), including Hmong, Akha, Mien, Samtao, Thai Daeng, Thai Lü, Thai Neua, Thai Khao, Thai Kalom, Khamu, Lamet, Lao Loum, Shan and Yunnanese. As in Udomxai Province, the Chinese presence is increasing rapidly with the arrival of skilled labourers from Yunnan.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Chang mai to Laos
by wanderingstraycat 23 March 2011
#3: +DrTravellor interesting route you have given and sounds slighlty less chaotic than slow boat to L. Prabang.+ +Is the route you sugg…
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RE: visa on arrival for US citizens?
by choudoufu 22 March 2011
http://www.tourismlaos.org/web/show_content.php?contID=10 It is also possible to obtain a Visa-on-Arrival at the following international…
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RE: Mekong or Nam Ou ? Vieng Phouka or Muang Long ?
by Asiatraveller 21 December 2010
Hi Savignac, I am also planning a visit since last year and everytime I have some problem at work.I also have 15 days and am curious to…
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