Laos travel and tourism information. Where to go in Laos, Lao provinces and places and sites of interest. . Phongsali Province P hongsali province the most remote in northern Laos is surrounded on three sides by China and Vietnam. T he 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.
Northern Lao Village Travelling tough in northern Laos M uang Khoa is a small town situated on the junction of Route 4 and the Nam Ou river. The journey to Muang Khoa along route 4 from Udomxai takes about four hours. It is possible to travel up river to Phongsali from here, or down to Luang Prabang. Nam Ou river near Muang Khoa Top and middle photos by Bernhard Heiser Bottom Photo by Dave Williams . Ltd. All rights reserved.