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Huay Xai - A Promising Destination in Northern Laos

Huay Xai is the capital of Bokeo, the province in Northwestern Laos. Lying on one side of the Mekong River’s bank, Huay Xai borders with Thailand on the other side. Huay Xai is a promising destination in Northern Laos with many exciting experiences exploring the indigenous nature as well as interacting with the local culture. Besides, the availability of transportation including waterways, roads, and airlines here is also a potential that makes Huay Xai getting more attractive to travellers.

Top things to do in Huay Xai, laos

Bokeo Nature Reserves with Gibbon Experience

Home to the famous Laotian gibbons, Bokeo Nature Reserve attracts tourists by not only the beauty of nature through exciting trekking routes into the jungles but also an intriguing experience of staying overnight in the treehouse which is around 40 meters-in-height from the ground. The package includes many adventurous activities such as trekking, zip-lining, and swimming. Obviously, it is not cheap, but many people are willing to try as they find it very superb and eco-friendly, especially they can witness the stunning vistas and lush tropical rainforests in the early morning from a place that could not be more wonderous.

New Challenge Discovery

Not actually a place for visiting, New Challenge Discovery is a young team helping tourists get a closer insight into nature as well as the local life in Bokeo province with outdoor activities including cycling, trekking, hiking, or kayaking in different spots during the tour depending on your inquiry. All the funds will be raised to support local children in the countryside. This is a great and meaningful experience that you can get outside with when in Huay Xai.

Daauw Village

Daauw Village is a peaceful place that you may visit out of the centre of Huay Xai. The village offers some activities that you can join and do like a real local such as making traditional handicrafts in workshops, learning about Laotian food, and enjoy with people around the campfire. Through the visit, tourists will get a chance to check out a more original way of life in Laos.

Morning Market

Morning Market is the name of the main market in Huay Xai as the best time to visit the market here is in the early morning. This is the time that the whole market is the most vibrant with influxes of locals gather here for trading. A large offer of local products is available here from ethnic handicrafts, textiles to agriculture products or many other kinds of stuff. An early visit in the morning to the market would also help you have yourself some lovely gifts in Huay Xai.

Fort Carnot and Wat Chomkao Manylath

It is the ruins of the French colonial-era in Huay Xai which is located on a scenic hillside in the town center. The main parts of the fort remained until now are two large towers with a great view to Huay Xai Town and the Mekong River. Situating on another hilltop near the fort just around 1 km, Wat Chomkao Manylath is a beautiful architecture of Lao’s Temple which is also a great stop during your trip to Huay Xai.

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Laos Off-The-Beaten-Tracks

Huay Xai → Pak Beng → Oudomxay → Muang Xay → Nong Khiaw → Luang Prabang

Observing rural life along the Mekong River on a traditional boat trip to Pakbeng

Learning everything about Asian giants at Mekong Elephant Park

Trekking through Muang La's dense jungles to remoted villages and isolated waterfall

Cycling around the sleepy town of Nong Khiaw to visit Nong Khiaw bridge and Pa Thok cave

Meeting friendly locals at traditional Hmong and Khmu villages on your trek to Nong Khiaw’s outskirt

Boating on the Mekong River to visit Pak Ou caves, a scared site with thousands of Buddhist statues

Experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of Luang Prabang and visiting its cultural heritage sites on a cycling tour

Taking a motorbike tour to Phousi Market, Kuang Si Waterfalls and few ethnic minority villages

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Northern Thailand and Laos Highlights

Bangkok → Chiang Rai → Chiang Khong → Huay Xai → Pak Beng → Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng → Vientiane

Visit the most sacred and beautiful temples in Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple, Wat Phra Kaew

Immerse in the fresh air and peaceful hills scenery of Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung

Enjoy 2-day cruise down stream Mekong River from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Discover the sacred Pak Ou caves housing approximately two thousands Buddha statues

Take an impressive city tour around quaint town of Luang Prabang

View the spectacular natural scene and soak in azure pools of Kuang Si Falls

Witness the daily morning alms giving, the most sacred tradition of Laos

Indulge in Vang Vieng's rustic and charming rural beauty

Visit series of highlighted caves in Vang Vieng: Elephant Cave, Snail Cave, Water Cave

Tour around Vientiane's key tourist sites including Wat Sisaket, That Luang Monument, Patuxai Victory Arch

Board on leisure cruise exploring islets, and local fishing villages on the Nam Ngum Lake

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The authentic & unique experiences in Huay Xai you can expect

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Embark on scenic 2 days Shompoo Cruise downstream Mekong from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Shompoo Cruise is known for providing a comfortable and scenic journey along the Mekong River in northern Laos. The cruise trip typically covers the stretch of the Mekong River from Huay Xai to Luang...

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Huay Xai travel guide information

Huay Xai Quick Facts

According to the 2015 census, the total population of Huay Xai is 70,170 people with the main religion is Buddhism

Situated along the Mekong River, the most common means of transport in Huay Xai is boats. Nowadays, roads and airlines are getting more available here

Huay Xai offers a tropical climate with the rainy season is during the summer months. The annual average temperature in Huay Xai is around 24oC

From here tourists can enter Thailand through the border crossing the Mekong River or continue the trip in Laos by cruises following the downstream to Pakbeng or Luang Prabang, etc…

Many travellers often choose Huay Xai as a base for a departure to the Bokeo Nature Reserve, where offers an experience of a lifetime: Gibbon Experience

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Best time to visit Huay Xai, laos

The recommended time to visit Huay Xai is in the dry season, which lasts from October to April. During this time, especially winter months, the weather is mild, dry and clear. The chance of rainfall is also much less than the rainy season, which could help tourists enjoy the trip to Huay Xai completely.

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Bokeo Nature Reserves with Gibbon Experience

New Challenge Discovery

Daauw Village

Morning Market

Fort Carnot and Wat Chomkao Manylath

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