Huaphanh Province

Location In northeast Laos
Total Area 16,500 square meters
Population 280,000
08 Districts Xamneua, Xiengkhor, Viengthong, Viengxay, Huameuang, Xamtay,   Sopbao and Add
Capital Xamneua

Huaphanh is abundant with natural resources and beautiful scenery. It’s isolation and rugged landscapes led the Lao Peoples’ Party to use Huaphanh as its base during the war years. The province is also famous for its LimestoneMountains and Caves. In fact, more than one hundred caves are located in the area, some of the more well-known of these are mentioned below

+ Tham Than Souphanouvong Cave

The former residence and hideout of the revolutionary leader and later the President, Souphanouvong. He established the cave as a base in 1964

+ Tham Than Kaysone Cave

Established as a base and hideout in 1964, this cave became the residence of the revolutionary leader and later the President Kaysone Phomvihane

+ Tham Than Khamtay Cave

This cave, formerly the revolutionary hideout of current the President, Khamtay Siphandone. It consists of many compartments such as meeting rooms, reception rooms and a research room

+ Saleu and Nasala villages

Both of these villages well known for the high quality weaving and local handicrafts. Located in Xiengkhor District on Route 6 about 125 kilometers out of Xamneua District. These villages are well worth visiting

Travel Guides to Laos Provinces:

Phongsaly Province|Luangnamtha Province|Oudomxay Province|Bokeo Province|Luang Prabang Province|Xiengkhouang Province|Vientiane Province|Huaphanh Province|Vientiane Municipality|Borikhamxay Province|Khammouane Province|Champasack Province|Savannakhet Province|