Oudomxai

Oudomxai is in northwestern Laos that has not yet received many tourists. Although not as colorful as other ethnic groups of Laos, the khamu people are very nice and happy to have foreigners visiting their villages.

The local Provincial Tourist Office offers some very nice hiking including nightstays in khamu family houses. The town has developed into a major transport and travel centre due to its location.

Traditional thatched houses spread across the edge of the valley towards the base of the surrounding mountain range.

Chom Ong Cave is great place to explore on a hot day, with stagaltites and stalagmites galore.