Northern Laos

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Northern Laos is a mountainous region of Laos. It shares borders with Thailand, Myanmar, China and Vietnam. The region encompasses the provinces of (from north to south) Phongsali, Oudomxai, Luang Namtha, Bokeo and Sainyabuli.

Other Muslim friendly Cities in Northern Laos

• Houay Xai - near the Thailand border crossing, and the departure point for the Gibbon Experience in Bokeo Nature Reserve
• Luang Prabang - famed cultural town and former capital
• Luang Namtha - capital of Luang Namtha Province
• Muang Long
• Muang Ngeun
• Muang Sing - in Luang Namtha Province
• Muang Xay - capital of Oudomxai Province
• Oudomxai
• Pakbeng - in Bokeo Province
• Sayabouly
• Vieng Phoukha - in Luang Namtha Province

More Destinations

• Muang Khua
• Muang Ngoi Neua - riverside village in Luang Prabang province. Only accessible by boat.
• Nong Khiaw - riverside village in Luang Prabang province.

Travel to Northern Laos

By plane

The region is served internationally by Luang Prabang airport (IATA Flight Code: LPQ) which has scheduled Flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi and Siem Reap and domestically from Vientiane in Central Laos.

Visa-on-arrival is available at Luang Prabang airport and the price is variable based upon your nationality. You need a passport picture to obtain a visa. If you don't have one and they'll scan your picture from your passport and charge you an additional USD1.

By road

Highway 13 connects the region via Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng and Vientiane in Central Laos

How to get around in Northern Laos

Buses from the northern bus station travel in Vientiane travel along the Mekong River to Sanakhan (the Lao town opposite Thailand's Chiang Khan) and then through the mountains to Pak Lai. From Pak Lai, buses travel south to the (Thai) border crossing at Kaen Teo and north to Sainyabuli, where buses leave for other northern destinations, including the old royal city of Luang Prabang.

What to see in Northern Laos

Halal Tours and Excursions in Northern Laos

• Ban Nalan Trail - in Luang Namtha Province.

Halal Restaurants in Northern Laos

To be updated

Stay Safe

No Islamophobic Incidents have been reported

Travel Next

• Central Laos to the south.
• Thailand has a popular border crossing in Bokeo province.
• China from Luang Prabang or Luang Namtha to Mengla.

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