General information

Located: In the northern of the country.
Total area: 15,370 square kilometers.
Population: 250.000
7 Districts: MuangXay, Muang La, Muang Namor, Muang Nga, Muang Beng, Muang Hoon and PakBeng.
Capital : Muang Xay.

Oudomxay is populated by some 23 ethnic minorities mainly Hmong, Ekor (Akha) and Khammu. Adventurous eco-tourism tours can be arranged from village to village with travel either by ox cart or on foot. Tad Lak Sip Et waterfall at Km 11 in Luong Xay District, as well as hot springs and temples at Muang La District and Phouxay Mountai are among some of the outstanding natural scenery worth visiting when in the area. Oudomxay's proximity to China has brought the province rapid economic growth and infrastructure developments, including good road access to the provincial capital, Xay District.

Muong La District

Located a 28 kilometers from the provincial capital, at Wat Ban Pakla Temple , know for is 400 year old Pra Xaek Kham " Gold plated Buddha Image " which is considered very sacred and worshiped by the locals. It is the one of the oldest historical sites in Laos , which has presently become a tourism attraction within the province. Muong La also has a hot water spring, an Old French bridge, natural scenery and the beauty of the Nam La River for all tourists to enjoy.