Phongsaly District

A mountain town in the far north of Laos, memorable for its ancient tea trees, sea of clouds and ethnic minority culture.

Phongsaly District is home to the capital of Phongsaly Province, in the highlands of northernmost Laos near the Chinese border. It is high and cool, often wrapped in mist. The area is known for ancient tea trees and traditional tea-making; Phu Fa, beside town, overlooks the whole settlement, and ethnic minority villages such as the Phunoi are scattered around, ideal for trekking visits. The mountain roads are winding, and the journey by road from the direction of Oudomxay takes a long time. The dry season is the better time to travel, and mornings and evenings are cold in winter.

Destinations

• Phongsaly

Itineraries

• Deep Northern Laos: Nam Ou River & Highlands – Travel north along the Nam Ou River to Muang Ngoi and Muang Khua, venture deep into the Phongsaly tea mountains, and co…