Oudomxay
Oudomxay is a province of Laos, located in the northwest of the country. The province capital is Muang Xai. Oudomxay Province covers an area of 15,370 square kilometres.
Legend has it that in the year 1323, the inhabitants of the village Ban Luang Cheng in "Takka Sila" town were in the forest to cut bamboo. While they were making some fishing utensils out of it, they saw a monk coming from the forest walking towards them. He had gone to the forest long before to meditate. The monk asked the villagers what they were doing and they replied that they were making a fishing basket. They offered him food. Because of that experience, the villagers changed the town's name from "Takka Sila" to "Muang Xay", as the monk's name was Paxay.
Top 5 activities to do:
- Nam Kat Waterfall
- Day-trip to Muang La
- Visit a Khmu village with activities
- Visit the 1000 year old tea Forrest
- Swim at the waterfalls
Top 5 attractions to visit:
- Chom Ong Cave
- Muang La
- Nam Kat Yorlopa
- Nam Kad Waterfall and Pristine Forest
- Phachaosingkham Temple