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Located:
Houaphanh
is
enclosed
by
Vietnam
to
the
north,
east
and
south-east,
Xieng
Khouang
to
the
south-west
and
Luang
Prabang
to
the
west.
Total
area:
16,500
square
kilometers.
Population:
The
province
has
a
population
of
280,000
people
and
twenty-seven
different
ethnic
groups
including Khmu,
Tai
Daeng
and
Yao.
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Districts: Xamneua,
Xiengkhor,
Viengthong,
Viengxay,
Huameuang,
Xamtay,
Sopbao
and
Add.
Capital: Xamneua.
 Houaphanh
Province
is
the
birthplace
of
the
Lao
People's
Democratic
Republic.
As
yet,
it
is
one
of
the
least
visited
provinces
in
the
country
and
offers
an
authentic
and
varied
experience
for
visitors.
Enjoy
a
pristine
natural
environment
of
mountains,
rivers,
waterfalls
and
forests,
visit
the
caves
at
Viengxay
for
a
unique
insight
into
the
history
of
the
country,
and
discover
the
mysterious
standing
stones
of
Hintang
Archaeological
Park
which
date
back
more
than
2000
year. |
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How
do I
get
there
* By
air
Lao
Airlines
flies
periodically
between
Vientiane
and
Xam
Neua,
the
provincial
capital
of
Houaphanh
(flight
time
is
one
hour
and
15
minutes).
* By
bus
Buses
leave
for
Vientiane
(25
hours),
Phonsavanh
(8
hours),
Nong
Khiaw
(12
hours)
and
Luang
Prabang
(16
hours).
Houaphanh
is
also
easily
accessible
for
those
arriving
from
Vietnam.
There
are
buses
from
Thanh
Hoa
in
Vietnam
to
the
Lao/Vietnamese
border
at
Nameo.
From
the
border
visitors
can
catch
a
bus
to
Xam
Neua
for
onward
travel.
*
Motorbike
Rental
Service
Motorbikes
may
be
rented
from
Thone
Motorbike
Shop,
approximately
40
metres
from
the
Tourism
Information
Office
(towards
the
bus
station).
The
owner
of
the
shop
does
not
speak
English,
if
you
require
assistance,
staff
from
the
Tourism
Information
Office
will
be
happy
to
help
you.
*
Other
Rental
Services
Tuk-tuks,
songthaews
(pickups
with
benches
that
seat
6-8
people)
and
minibuses
(for
up
to 9
people)
may
be
rented
for
touring
the
provinces
or
for
onward
travel.
Accommodation
in
Houaphanh
Houaphanh
has
a
range
of
inexpensive
hotels
and
guesthouses
offering
basic
levels
of
comfort
and
amenities.
The
Provincial
Tourism
Office
will
be
happy
to
provide
details
of
all
accommodation
options
to
visitors |
