The Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area is located in the southwest of Luang Namtha - a pristine habitat of dense tropical rainforest covering almost all of the protected area. The concept of the project is to provide education, conservation, management and sustainable economic benefits for the local population. Phongsali province the most remote in northern Laos is surrounded on three sides by China and Vietnam. The capital Phongsali, can be reached from Muang Xai with buses leaving once a day. Phongsali has a year round cool climate with temperatures as low as 5 degrees Celcius at night.
Rain can be heavy - bring a jacket and warm clothes.
Vientiane, capital of Laos is Asia's biggest village. Busy and hectic in comparison to the rest of the country, it is quiet compared with any other city in Asia. Vientiane, as all of Lao's major cities, is situated on the Mekong river which forms the lifeline of the country. Vientiane is the hub for all travel in the country. Vientiane is a city full of surprises.