The rolling plains with a backdrop of rich tropical rainforest mountains forming part of the unique topographic features of the Province of Oudomxay.
Paddy cultivation in the lowlands were done in a commune system and the Lao Loum people of whom made up half of the Lao ethnic groups normally stay around the lowland region or near the Mekong River.
The highest point in town is "Phou Seby" mountain,a must visit attraction spot.Located off the main road by walking a few metres from a nearby petrol station beside the Red Cross Massage Centre.One large building mistaken to be an access road is the UNHCR headquarters.
A breathtaking view coupled with the cool atmosphere.
Met one Lao Tourism Office staff,Mr Boun Kuam jogging in the vicinity.A graduate from University of Chiangmai holding a Master of Tourism
a Master of Tourism graduate from the University of Chiangmai.He can be contacted at Tel.: + 856-81-212-020
Dansavanh Oudomxay Hotel with a blue rooftop is beside the Lao Tourism Office.
Siamese stupa seen at quite a distance from town.A 14th century temple located where it was once used by the French army as war camp.
During the first Vietnamese war the stupa was destroyed and only bricks were left.It was rebuilt in 1994 and now the focusing point of all major celebrations.
The Tourism Office do organize day eco-tourism trip to the dense jungles not far away.
Beautiful waterfalls were plenty in the Houay Nam Kat Forest Reserve which is a provincial protected area about 20 km southeast of Oudomxay (also known as Muang Xay).
The Oudomxay Supermaket,a Chinese owned grocery store beside the main road.
The Phuuthat Stupa with a 15 meter high Buddha statue overlooking Oudomxay from the top of Phou That Hill,is a great blessing to the locals.The Buddha statue was recently built as an addition.
A revolutionary hero's monument in honour of a great leader who booted out the French colonialists which also saw Laos gaining independence from the France.
This monument standing at an altitude height aligned to the stupa and buddha statue on Phou That hill.
The anti-French hero Kaisones Phouvihan was a Russian backed ally.Being half Vietnamese he was the first Lao prime minister in the year 1955.
He led the communist forces retaliate against the Kingdom of Laos(having a king at that time) and the Americans.
After their victory he served as Prime Minister from the founding of the Lao PDR in 1972 until 1991.
He created Sekong province to honor the southern minority for their support on the war effort.
After his death, the Laotian government built an eight million dollar gold-plated museum in his honor, in Vientiane, partially funded by Vietnam.
Oudomxai,capital of Muang Xay municipal office.There were 7 subdistrict namely Xay,La,Namo,Nga,Beng,Houne and Pakbeng.
Oudomxay Provincial Government Administration building
Hotel not far from bus terminal.
The Surinphone Hotel,a luxury hotel located in Phoxay Village, Xay District, Oudomxay.
A French colonial style building.
The Assemblee Nationale Province De Oudomxay.Bureau De La 4 eme Circonscription.
A newly completed shopping bazaar.
Shop lots for rent.
The rolling plains with a backdrop of rich tropical rainforest mountains forming part of the unique topographic features of the Province of Oudomxay.
Paddy cultivation in the lowlands were done in a commune system and the Lao Loum people of whom made up half of the Lao ethnic groups normally stay around the lowland region or near the Mekong River.
The highest point in town is "Phou Seby" mountain,a must visit attraction spot.Located off the main road by walking a few metres from a nearby petrol station beside the Red Cross Massage Centre.One large building mistaken to be an access road is the UNHCR headquarters.
A breathtaking view coupled with the cool atmosphere.
Met one Lao Tourism Office staff,Mr Boun Kuam jogging in the vicinity.A graduate from University of Chiangmai holding a Master of Tourism
a Master of Tourism graduate from the University of Chiangmai.He can be contacted at Tel.: + 856-81-212-020
Dansavanh Oudomxay Hotel with a blue rooftop is beside the Lao Tourism Office.
Siamese stupa seen at quite a distance from town.A 14th century temple located where it was once used by the French army as war camp.
During the first Vietnamese war the stupa was destroyed and only bricks were left.It was rebuilt in 1994 and now the focusing point of all major celebrations.
The Tourism Office do organize day eco-tourism trip to the dense jungles not far away.
Beautiful waterfalls were plenty in the Houay Nam Kat Forest Reserve which is a provincial protected area about 20 km southeast of Oudomxay (also known as Muang Xay).
The Oudomxay Supermaket,a Chinese owned grocery store beside the main road.
The Phuuthat Stupa with a 15 meter high Buddha statue overlooking Oudomxay from the top of Phou That Hill,is a great blessing to the locals.The Buddha statue was recently built as an addition.
A revolutionary hero's monument in honour of a great leader who booted out the French colonialists which also saw Laos gaining independence from the France.
This monument standing at an altitude height aligned to the stupa and buddha statue on Phou That hill.
The anti-French hero Kaisones Phouvihan was a Russian backed ally.Being half Vietnamese he was the first Lao prime minister in the year 1955.
He led the communist forces retaliate against the Kingdom of Laos(having a king at that time) and the Americans.
After their victory he served as Prime Minister from the founding of the Lao PDR in 1972 until 1991.
He created Sekong province to honor the southern minority for their support on the war effort.
After his death, the Laotian government built an eight million dollar gold-plated museum in his honor, in Vientiane, partially funded by Vietnam.
Oudomxai,capital of Muang Xay municipal office.There were 7 subdistrict namely Xay,La,Namo,Nga,Beng,Houne and Pakbeng.
Oudomxay Provincial Government Administration building
Hotel not far from bus terminal.
The Surinphone Hotel,a luxury hotel located in Phoxay Village, Xay District, Oudomxay.
A French colonial style building.
The Assemblee Nationale Province De Oudomxay.Bureau De La 4 eme Circonscription.
A newly completed shopping bazaar.
Shop lots for rent.
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