Meuang Houn

Meung Houn Overview
Total area: 2,778 square kilometers.
No. of Village: 94
Population: 66,890; female:33,580
No. of Family: 10,850
Ethnic Group: Lao, Khmu, Lue, Hmong, Yang
Language used: Lao, English, Chinese and Other
Access: Public transportation

Hoon District is the second leading district of the province, is about 92 Kilometers from Xay town. It covers an area of 2,778 square kilometers, mountainous area covers 80 % and lowland is 20 %. There are 94 villages and was divided into 13 cluster villages. The total number of household is 10,850 and the total population is 66,890 – female 33,580. The average district density is 21 persons per 1 kilometer. Tribes consist of Lao, Lue, Khummu, Hmong and Thaidam.

Hoon District is on the way to Pakbeng and what you can do there is to visit the amazing Tadtalae waterfall, Tadnamhaeng waterfall, and the sacred forest as well as candle trees. The most interesting site is Tadtalae waterfall, is a very famous place for local people there for relaxing and having picnic, especially on weekends after have been working hard for a week and want to refresh themselves by these water. To the waterfall is only 45 Kilometers from Hoon town and the road is not yet paved. You will also pass through some different minority villages on the way to the waterfall.

Nice restaurants and guesthouses are also available there. In addition, you can have something to eat and try directly at the market because there are different types of Lao traditional cooked foods there.

Activities you can do in Hoon District  

- Walk to Nakhong temple for your lucky journey.
- Visit Tadtalae waterfall. Considered as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Oudomxay Province.
- Take a short walk to a Khmu minority village nearby Meuang Houn  to explore the real life of Khmu people.
- Walk around the town to see what local people deal with their lives.- Take a drive and ride (Car & motorcycle) to Nam Haeng and Na Ngern waterfall to experience the real nature and explore the surrounding Khmu villages . 

Talae waterfall

Talae is an amazing waterfall, located in Ban, is about 45 km far from Hoon town. The waterfall is situated in the district protected area. When you reach the waterfall you will also get fresh atmosphere under the pristine forest. The length of the waterfall is about 600 meters and consists of 7 different levels. The best time to visit the waterfall is during June to February.  A famous picnic place for the local people there.

Nam Haeng waterfall

Nam Haeng is an extremely beautiful waterfall in Ban Katangya Village, Meuang Hoon District. (24 Km from Meung Hoon to the waterfall). There, lots of natural plants and species can be found and seen. Every where is green and you can also swim in the pure waterfall there. It’s a famous picnic place for local people, especially on weekends. It’s said that people love to refresh themselves on weekends after 5 days working.

The candle tree

The candle tree forest is situated in Ban Chom Laeng Village about 23 Km from Houn town. The  tree shape is just like candle, it's tall with no branches until the top. All the trees are grown naturally in one area with no elsewhere. The only one place in Oudomxay maybe even in Laos. It’s recognized as the amazing candle tree of Meuang Houn.

Vang cave

Vang cave is situated in Ban Naxiengdee from Meung Houn about 29 km. Tham Vang is a very beautiful Cave with different cave formations like stalactites and stalagmites. Some of them are just like buddha statues and animal shapes. It used to be a shelter for people to save their lives to survive during the war. It’s now a famous domestic tourist attraction in Houn District. The number of people visiting the cave is getting higher

How to get to Hoon district

Public transportation-    

Bus to Meuang Houn - 3 buses per day start at  12:00, 15:00 and 17:00-    

Where to stay in Meuang Houn

No	Name	Address	No fo Room	Contact Number
1	Chittayom Guesthouse	Phonesavanh Village,  Houn District, Oudomxay	15	020 55575360
2	Seephae Guesthouse	Nafang Village,  Houn District, Oudomxay	5	020 55557462
3	Vanhnavong Guesthouse	Nakhong Village,  Houn District, Oudomxay	7	020 99738881
4	Khanthong Guesthouse	Nafanng Village, Houn District, Oudomxay	4	020 96751239
5	Thongsouksysouphanh Guesthouse	Nakhong Village,HounDistrict, Oudomxay	6	020 55557330
6	Vhanh phaxay Guesthouse	Nafanng Village, Houn District, Oudomxay	10	020 98286370
7	Hongkham Guesthouse	Nakhong Village,HounDistrict, Oudomxay	9	020 55365779
8	Thankeo Guesthouse	Nakong village, HounDistrict Oudomxay	8	02055199883

Where to Eat in Houn District

No	Name	Address	Contact Number
1	Xomview Restaurant	Nahome Village,Houn District,Oudomxay	020 55050322
2	Thangkhong Restaurant	BouamLao Village,Houn District,Oudomxay	020 55175434
3	Pasack Restaurant	SibounheuangVillage,Houn District,Oudomxay	020 550448004
4	Saynamkham Restaurant	NakhongVillage,Houn District,Oudomxay	020 97722874
5	Dokfangdeng Restaurant	SibounheuangVillage,Houn District,Oudomxay	030 99280035
6	Lao-Chinafriendship Restaurant	Na ngernVillage,Houn District,Oudomxay	030 9288261
7	Phanpa  Restaurant	NamounVillage,Houn District,Oudomxay	0309200269
8	Tamsang Restaurant	Nafang Village,  Houn District, Oudomxay	020 54701230