Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha, about one hour from the border with China, was our first destination. It is small, dusty and flat but there are actually lots of tourists here to our surprise. It has two eco-tourism companies that run treks into the nearby mountains, it is a popular destination for anyone interested in a trek. Judging it to be too busy and too expensive we moved on quickly, but not without savouring some delicious market food (see: 15 springrolls = 2$ CAN).