Luang Namtha
A golden stupa and traditional wooden sala rise above a stone-walled temple compound in this little northern Laos town, set among forested hills along the Nam Tha River and drawing independent travellers to its relaxed pace.
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- Population3,225
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 33 km20 mi
Luang Namtha: quick answers
Where is Luang Namtha?
Luang Namtha is in Laos, about 141 km88 miles in a straight line from Luang Prabang.
How do you get to Luang Namtha?
The nearest airport is Luang Namtha (LXG), about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Luang Namtha?
The warmest month is May, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 18°C64°F. The wettest month is July, with about 314 mm12.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Luang Namtha?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Luang Namtha?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Muang Sing and Ban Boten.