SPOTLIGHT
n g a N u amtha L Where Adventure Gets
a Flavor ful Twist! Words and Images by Mick Shippen
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or a few days of soft adventure, bucolic landscapes, colorful ethnic groups, and tasty regional cuisine, Luang Namtha is hard to beat. Begin your stay in town at the small but excellent local museum where you can see an exquisite collection of indigenous clothing worn by the different ethnic groups that live in the area, along with detailed information about their origins and cultural traditions. The insight gleaned here will prove invaluable as
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you embark on the next part of your adventure, the Luang Namtha Valley Route, a ‘must do’ self-guided tour that can be explored by bicycle or scooter (available for hire from a shop directly opposite the main entrance of the night market). your adventure, the Luang Namtha Valley Route, a ‘must do’ self-guided tour that can be explored by bicycle or scooter (available for hire from a shop directly opposite the main entrance of the night market).
