About Phongsaly

Phongsaly is located farthest north of Laos, which shares  border with China and Vietnam. Most of Phongsaly is at high attitudes, and capital is located 1,400 m above sea level. The forests of Phongsaly are the most remote and well preserved in northern Laos and scenery includes spectacular  limestone mountains and the Nam Ou river ( the biggest tributary of the Mekong ).  The population is make up of about 22 different ethnicities, with  being Phounoi, Tai Lu, Khmu, Akha, Haw, Yao,Oma, Poulee, Mouchee, Laoloum, Pala, Lolopho, Hmong, Cherpia, Laoseng, Laobith, Hayi, Tai Neua, Erpa. The capital of Phongsaly province  is Phongsaly town,   which has complicated history. Having served as a  Chinese,  French   and  Vietnamese  outposts. The town  himself is surrounded by rolling hills and it built into the   side of Phoufa Mountain. The buildings in the town have interesting architectural features, and the Museum of tribe is excellent way to see an afternoon, admiring various ethnic minority artifacts and handicrafts.  

Phongsaly is surrounded by tea plantations and its green tea is well-known for its highest quality and superb taste. Most of it is exported to China, but you can also find it at local shops. The tea with green packaging is from the local tea factory located at km 2, on the road to Hatsa (blue building on the left).