Getting to Long Town
- By air: Flights from Vientiane to Luang Namtha depart 3 times per week and take one hour.
- By bus: From Vientiane (Northern bus station) to Luang Namtha via Luang Prabang takes about 24 hours.
- By bus/minivan from Houaxai to Luang Namtha about 2.5 hours at 45,000 LAK a seat.
- From Luang Namtha small buses depart one time per day 08:00 at 45,000 LAK a seat about 110 Km or from Muang Sing town depart one 2 time per day 08:30 and 12:30 and from Vieng Phoukha to Long town around 70 km but no local public transport, only use owner car (only 4 wheel car).
Bank, Money Exchange
Limited facilities; its best to exchange money in Luang Namtha or Sing town.
Where to stay?
There are 7 guesthouses in the Muang Long town and 2 guesthouses in Xieng Kok, price start from 40,000-70,000 LAK
Where to eat?
There are 5 restaurants in town serving local, Lao and Thai food.
What to do and to see?
Enjoy the scenery along the Long River, do some trekking to unspoiled villages, explore Xieng Kok, a little river port town along the Mekong River, about 72 km from Muang Sing. It serves as a trading port, especially for Chinese and Lao traders. It is possible to hire a speedboat from here to Huay Xay in Bokeo, Long District Morning Market, the scenery along the Long River, explore Xieng kok-Mekong River and minority village
Activities
Visit caves, go trekking to unspoiled hill tribe villages, visit the Nam Long Waterfall, and visit the old temple on top of the hill overlooking the town. Tours can booked with Phou Iu Travel and Eco-Tourism Laos |
