Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha is a district and the capital of Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos. The city lies on the Tha River. The Luang Namtha Museum is in the town.

History

Luang Namtha was previously named Muang Luang Phukha.
From January through May 1962, troops from the Royal Lao Army fought the Pathet Lao and People's Army of Vietnam in the Battle of Luang Namtha. The battle ended with the RLA's headlong retreat southward 150 kilometers across the Mekong River.

Transport

Road

It is connected by Highway 3 to the Thai border at Houayxay-Chiang Khong, the Chinese border at Boten-Mengla County, and the Burmese border at Xieng Kok-Kenglat.

Air

Luang Namtha is served by Louang Namtha Airport, south of the city.

Rail

It has 2 railway stations which served by Boten-Vientiane railway: Nateuy railway station at Nateuy and Boten railway station at Boten.