In the past 50 years, Oudomxay was only a part of Luangprabang Province. It was upgraded to be another province of Laos in 1960 (19th Century). In 1961, The King of Luangprabang first named the province “Souvanhnaphoum Province”. After a few years, the name of the province was changed again to “Lan Xang Province”. In 1965, it was changed to Meuang Xay Province and then the province got the final name called “Oudomxay Province” in 1969. The name has been using until today.  

 Oudomxay xay is considered as one province that has lots of potential on trade. It creates lots of interests for both domestic and foreign business investors. The majority of business activities are agriculture, livestock, and entrepreneurship, investment in different industries like dam, hydro power, mining, rubber tree plantation, crops and others. Most of the business investors are from China, Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar as well as some domestic investors from different provinces. Moreover, the province is also focusing on tourism development, marketing and services. The whole income of each year is approximately 10 million US Dollars. The number of tourist visiting Oudomxay each year is around 180,000 people (22% increases each year). Oudomxay is the center of all Northern provinces, so people always pass through and we do hope that the province is going to be one of the most attractive places for people in the future. There are quite many tourist destinations in the province. For instance, Chom Ong Cave “the land of caves”, Tadnamkat waterfall – Namkat Yolapa Resort, the Sacred Phachaosingkham temple, Nam Hin Lake, the 600 hundred year old Phouthat stupa in the center of the town “the symbol of Oudomxay” and many more.

            This website focuses on some key tourist destinations – serviced areas as well as their information, Hotels and guesthouses, city map, and emergency calls. It helps you to find what you want to do and see in Odomxay and where to stay and eat with different prices.

            When you are in Laos, do not forget to visit Oudomxay “The Heart of Northern Laos”. We are sure that you will not be disappointed to visit this destination.