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Nam Ha National Protected Area (Nam Ha NPA)

Nam Ha National Protected Area (Nam Ha NPA) in the northern province of Luang Namtha covers some of the most significant and largest wilderness areas in Laos Altitudes ringing from river valleys and plans to the northern highland peaks support a broad suite of habitats with a biodiversity of national importance. This is an area […]

Getting to & around Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha is accessible by air, land and river. The most popular overland routes to and from the province start and end at Bokeo Province “Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge 4” and Luang Prabang. There is an international border crossing at Boten (Laos-China) and regular air service from Vientiane on Lao Airlines. For adventuresome travelers, try a […]

Luang Namtha 3G or 4G, Phone, Post & Communications

The General Post Office offers postal services, faxing and public telephone for local, national and international calls. 3G or 4G SIM “how to setup 3G or 4G with mobile phone” and Phone cards can be purchased at many shops in Luang Namtha town. There are a couple of internet shops in town for e-mailing and […]

Hotels & Accommodation in Luang Namtha, Laos

The Phou Iu III Bungalows is the premier eco-lodge, located close the Nam Tha River far from the Luang Namtha Night Market only 10 minutes with OASIS place. We offer comfortable clean rooms at reasonable prices. The bungalows are constructed in traditional ethnic groups in Luang Namtha style with all modern comforts. The Bungalows offers 5 separate […]

Visa & Border in Luang Namtha, Laos

Visa Extension for Lao PDR As of September 2010, you cannot extend visa for Lao PDR. You need to go out from the border once and come back again to get a new visa for Lao PDR. Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Bahrain Brunei Darussalam Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Indonesia Ireland […]

Where to Eat & Restaurant in Luang Namtha, Laos

More than hundred local restaurants and drinking offer Lao, Chinese, Thai and Western style food, choose one of the restaurants located along the main road. Excellent Lao coffee and baguettes are also available throughout the day. Some famous local food and beverages are Kao Soi(Soft rice noodle soup), bitter bamboo shoot soup and rattan dipping sauce […]

Bank & ATM in Luang Namtha, Laos

BCEL is open from 8:30-16:00, exchanges US dollars, Euros, Thai Bath, traveler cheques; gives cash advances on credit cards, ATM; Lao Development Bank, exchanges US dollars, Euros, traveler cheques. The Agriculture Bank exchanges US dollars. Luang Namtha, Sing District,  Long District: BCEL Bank available exchanges US dollars, Euros, Thai Bath, traveler cheques; gives cash advances […]