Overview
Luang Namtha is a district as well as the capital of Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos. The city lies on the Tha River. Luang Namtha is a popular tourist destination, and a base for treks, biking to the surrounding hill tribe villages.
Description
Lying along the banks of the beautiful Nam Tha River, the town of Luang Namtha, the capital of Luang Namtha Province, is a fairly popular destination for budget travelers and backpackers. This small, tourist-friendly town with a population of just over 28,000 is a good place to spend a few days while traveling in mountainous Northern Laos. Luang Namtha has enough tourism infrastructure to make it a convenient place to explore, yet it can hardly be called a tourist trap. The main tourism hub of this laid-back town is located on a short stretch of Highway 3A, 10 kilometers from the long-distance bus station. Here visitors will find inexpensive guesthouses, restaurants and a small night market which is a great place to eat tasty and inexpensive local food. In this same area there are a number of travel agencies that organize trekking tours to the Nam Ha Protected Area; Luang Namtha's primary attraction.