Muang Sing

You are looking for ways to get off the beaten path and to escape the mass tourism in Laos? Come to Muang Sing where you explore the hidden ethnic villages and enjoy trails for beautiful treks which complete with overall impressive landscapes.

Located in the northern part of Luang Namtha Province and near the border of China and Myanmar, Muang Sing covers an area of 1,650 km² which is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Due to its mountainous location at around 750 metres on average, the weather here can be quite cool, rarely exceeding around 32 degrees in the hottest months, March–April and dropping to as low as 0 degree celsius in the coldest months, December–January.

There are over 11 minority groups in Muang Sing such as Akha, Tai Lue, Tai Neua, Yao, Hmong and Tai Dam. During your trekking to infamous opium trail, you can integrate with local ethnic hill tribes existing with diverse languages, dress and traditions. Your travel in Laos become very different to classic options tours.

As you may know, homestay is the best way to gain insight into the contrasting lifestyles of Laos’ minorities. With Akha and Yao homestays, you will have a chance to immerse yourself in their culture, tradition and also practice daily activities: cooking Laotian food, planting, harvesting or weaving traditional textiles weaving, etc. After all these experiences, we believe that you will have your own definition of ‘authenticity’. It is noted that homestays in laos are very simple in term of comforts.

If you are researching and planning for an remarkable tour in Nothern Laos, let Exotic Laos Travel team takes you through everything you need to know about Muang Sing - one of the most diverse and fascinating places in the northwestern corner of Laos.