Luang Namtha Cultural Attraction

The Center Night Market
The newly renovated night market is located in the centre of Luang Namtha town, where local villagers from many different ethnic minorities offer their unique handicrafts for sale. The night market opens every evening and is a good place for eating typical Lao dishes or, occasionally, for watching dance or music performances.

Night Market	Handicraft in Night Market
Sprig low in Night Market	Noodle in Night Market

The Handicraft Village Ban Pieng Ngam and the Distillery Village Ban Nam Ngaen
The handicraft village Ban Pieng Ngam and the distillery village Ban Nam Ngaen have two ethnic groups, the Thai Deang and the Thai Kao. The villages are famous for their many different handicrafts. A small lodge built by the Nam Ha Ecotourism Project, offers accommodation for anybody who is interested to experience the rural Lao lifestyle. Not far, within walking distance from Ban Pieng Ngam is the Lao Lao distillery village Ban Nam Ngaen, where people can see the process of making the famous Lao rice whiskey. You can go by bicycle following the map in this guide book.

Handicraft Village Ban Pieng Ngam

Luang Namtha Museum
The provincial museum has a variety of artifacts made by Luang Namtha's multi-ethnic people. Of particular interest is the extensive collection of indigenous clothing as well as many agricultural tools and household implements used in daily life. The museum has an excellent collection of Buddha images, bronze drums, ceramics and textiles. Also of interest are the traditional hand-made weapons on display that were once used for hunting and national defense.

Luang Namtha Museum

The Traditional Thai Kalom Style House in Ban Vieng
Ban Vieng Neua (Tai Kalom) is located about 3 km from the town center, close to the airport. The house is built according to the traditional style of the Kalom people (Kalom, also known as Tai Yuan), although some modern toilet facilities have been added. The house can be used by the local villagers for meetings, wedding ceremonies and other events.

Baci Ceremonies	Baci Ceremonies
Local Food	Local Food
Traditional Dance	Traditional Music

It also serves as a tourist attraction, where local and international tour companies are able to show visitors the traditional customs and food of the Lao people. The villagers of Ban Vieng Neua are very proud to keep their traditional customs and welcome visitors to see it. They are able to offer a range of services, ranging from baci ceremonies, dance performances, lunch or dinner and cooking classes. These services can be booked from: Phou Iu Travel and Eco-Tourism Laos at Luang Namtha Town.

Ban Nam Dee (Lanten Village)
Located far from Luang Namtha around 6 km, they are Lao Huay (Lanten) that still keeps their traditional culture and way of life and a good place to observe the progress of bamboo papermaking. Behind the village you will see the entrance to the Nam Dee Waterfall. The area around the waterfall offers good facilities, like a small handicraft shop managed by the villagers; toilets and a house for picnics, etc. now the village they organize home stay, you can stay 1 night or 2 nights get experience the Lanten culture and tradition, taste local meals, learn how to make paper from bamboo and participate in the day-to-day work of the family depending on the season you can watch or take part. You can book with Phou Iu Travel and Eco-Tourism Laos.

Lanten Silk	Lanten Handicraft
Lanten People	Lanten Children

More Photos of Lanten home stay and other activities in Ban Nam Dee Villages