Mountain village near Muang Sing - Luang Namtha, Laos

A traditional village in the mountains around Muang Sing in Luang Namtha province - best visited with one of our treks.

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Two hours northeast of Luang Nam Tha, the small tourist mecca of Muang Sing has sprung up in the middle of nowhere. It is popular for its gorgeous scenery, relaxed atmosphere and in particular its abundance of local ethnic minority groups.

A wide variety of these ethnic groups are represented on the streets of Muang Sing: Hmong, Tai Dam, Akha, Tai Lue and Yao are all regulars in town. Men and women in traditional dress are a common and often spectacular sight.

The town itself is relatively attractive, with many largish wooden houses, built in the decorative Tai Lue style. Wander the back streets on foot or by bicycle and you'll find roads of orange-red dirt framed with lush tropical greenery, and beautiful wooden houses bustling with activity.

The town and its surrounds are flat, but ringed by distant mountains. Many choose to hire a bicycle for the day and head out to visit some of the surrounding villages, but an organised trip (see below) can be more ... Read our complete Muang Sing travel guide

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