Villagers to be Displaced by Luang Prabang Dam Want More Compensation
Villagers who will be displaced by the massive Luang Prabang Dam project are demanding five times higher compensation.
Read moreVillagers who will be displaced by the massive Luang Prabang Dam project are demanding five times higher compensation.
Read moreMore than 100,000 hectares of forests in Luang Namtha province were destroyed by bushfires that raged for more than a month
Read moreMany thousand hectares of forests in the northern provinces have been destroyed by bushfires, prompting authorities to mobilise more volunteers to control the flames.
Read moreA plan to create “smart” and “eco” cities in Luang Namtha, and Oudomxay provinces topped the agenda at the government’s monthly meeting
Read moreThe Oudomxay province was founded in 1976, as a split off of the much larger Luang Prabang province. In 1987 Muang Xay became the capital of the province.
Oudomxay province offers a large range of attractions. The provinces’ key characteristics are its nature, its people and its diverse culture. An overview of possible tours in the area can be found on the web sites of Samlaan Cycling and the Provincial Tourism Department.