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Sam Neua Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Sam Neua

The Hua Phan region, bordering Vietnam, is one of the remotest areas of Laos. The roads leading there are long and windy (but paved) as you ascend into the mountains. It is one of the most ethnically diverse provinces in Laos. Sam Neua is the capital of Hua Phan Province, A small town of some 30,000 people, with oversized administrative buildings and quiet streets. There is not too much to see in the town itself, but it can serve as a base for visitingVieng Xai, and is often a necessary stop-over if coming or going from Vietnam. The surrounding countryside is also beautiful and host to some interesting sites.

Where to Eat in Sam Neua

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Chittavanh Restaurant
  • 🍴Dannao Meaung Xam Restaurant
  • 🍴Many Coffee
  • 🍴Omany BBQ

Where to Stay in Sam Neua

  • 🏨Long Ma Guesthouse
  • 🏨Shuliy Guesthouse

Sam Neua Travel Guide Sections

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