Udomxai Travel Guide
Udomxai is Laos' largest town in the north of the country, a major transit point for travelers coming in and out of Laos and not the most attractive place to stay.
- Worth It?
- Udomxai is not yet really worth a visit in its own right but it is a great place to go for transportation in and out of the country.
- What to Do
- explore the interesting Laotian huts, walking and hiking, meeting the friendly locals, visit the lively market, spot working elephants and see traditional thatched houses.
- Best Time to Go
- March to May is the warmest period and April is by far the most oppressive month.
- How Long?
- A day or two is enough for most tourists as there is not much to do except rest before continuing your journey.
In general, the buildings are made of concrete slabs which sit on the side of dusty tracks that are overflowing with buses and tuk-tuk (motorized rickshaw) full of tourists. The last couple of years have seen a massive improvement to the town, making it more appealing to stay for more than one night.
The surrounding areas of Udomxai are beautiful, which gives the bustling town a certain charm. There are tours to some of the outlying local villages as well as half decent accommodation and restaurants.
Udomxai is simple in its offerings and is like a glorified bus terminal. There are people everywhere and yet the town is rarely used for anything more than a stopover point. Slightly rugged in appearance, the mixture of dust and ticket touts are somewhat overwhelming and put visitors off staying longer than necessary.
Travel to Udomxai - Getting There
There are three flights a week between Udomxai and Vientiane's international airport (1 hour, 30 minutes). The most popular way to travel to the town is of course by bus as it is well known for being the hub of transportation in the north.
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