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Luang
Namtha - Out and About
Muang Xing
The
town of Muang Xing lies on the river plains of the Nam La
to the northwest of Luang Namtha. The town is a historic
centre that was formerly an outpost of the Sipsongpanna Empire
based in southern Yunnan in China. The town is home
to a number of ethnic minorities as well as lowland Lao, Tai
Lue, Thai Neua and Thai Dam. The town of Muang Xing
has a number of guesthouses where trekking and hiking trips
can be arranged.

Muang Xing
Other activities
in the province include trips to many ancient temples in the
region and minority villages.

Rice paddies near Muang
Xing
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