Muang Xay (ເມືອງໄຊ) (also ອຸດົມໄຊ Oudomxay, Udomxai, etc.) is the capital of the multi-ethnic Oudomxay Province, in the Nam Ko River Basin and surrounded by scenic mountains. It's the largest city in Northern Laos and, if you're travelling by land, you'll probably end up here at some point.
Some information about Muang Xay
- The town is formed by small villages at an important intersection between China and Vietnam, and the city has a multicultural atmosphere.
- A free city map can be obtained in the bus station or tourist information centre, with basic information and "things to do".
- You can get an on-line version from the website of the Provincial Tourism Department
How to get there?
By plane
Lao Airlines has three flights a week to/from Vientiane (1 hr, full fare USD98). The local ticket reseller is in Litthavixay Guesthouse in the town centre on the main street.
By bus
- Buses from/to Luang Namtha cost 40,000 kip and take up to 4 hours. Departures from Muang Xay are at 08:30, 11:30 and 15:00.
- Buses from/to Nong Khiaw cost 45,000 kip and take up to 4.5 hours. Departure from Nong Khiaw at 11:00.
- Buses from/to Luang Prabang cost 60,000 kip, leave three times a day and take about 5 hours.
- Bus to Kunming costs 350,000 kip (for a sleeper), takes up to 15 hours. Departure at 12:00.
- Other daily buses come from/go to Vientiane, Phongsali, Pak Beng, Muang Khua, and Bokeo. Buses to China also.
What to see in Muang Xay?
In town
Oudomxay Museum
The museum doesn't have much, but the view you have from the top of "Phou Sebey" mountain is very nice. Go there early in the morning, when the sun is still low. You can watch the town centre waking up and enjoy the morning light as it starts caressing the roofs before the day gets too hot.
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