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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

 


Photos by Bernhard Heiser

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