Muang Xay

Muang Xay lies on the Nam Ko in the mountainous country of northern Laos. Forested ridges surround the valleys of Oudomxay, where streams descend towards the Mekong and its tributaries. Cultivated land is concentrated in the valleys, with settlements also scattered across the hills. The region has long been home to communities speaking different languages, including Khmu and Tai peoples, whose villages occupy different parts of this rugged landscape.