Ban Sop Jam
ບ້ານສົບຈຳ
A Lao village upstream on the Ou River famous for handwoven textiles, with a loom in front of every house where you can watch weavers making silk and cotton cloth.
Ban Sop Jam lies upstream from Muang Ngoi, at the confluence of the Ou River and a tributary. It's usually reached by chartering a boat from Muang Ngoi, or by joining a one-day trekking tour along mountain paths. Nearly all the women in the village weave silk and cotton on traditional looms beneath their wooden houses. The patterns are finely crafted, and prices are lower than at Luang Prabang's night market, so you can buy directly from the weavers. The village is very quiet and pairs well with other hikes and boat trips from Muang Ngoi. Ask villagers for permission before taking their photo.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Phanoi Viewpoint & Cave
- Muang Ngoi Neua
- Tham Kang Cave & Ban Na Village Walk
- Tad Mok Waterfall
- Sleeping Woman Viewpoint (Phou Nang Non)
- Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint
- Nong Khiaw Bridge
- Nam Ou River Boat Trip