The roof of northern Laos

Phongsaly Province in Laos is a beautiful, relatively untouched area of South East Asia. Phou Fa, the province's landmark, overlooks Phongsaly city. The province is extremely mountainous with elevation 450 m to 1,800 m above sea level. 28 distinct hill tribe minority peoples live in Phongsaly. There are no borders open to foreigners between Phongsaly and either China or Vietnam at this point, making it a bit of a dead-end destination for travelers, and as such is relatively unspoiled by foreigners. For a truly authentic cultural experience, Phongsaly provides a rare opportunity for today's travelers to enjoy.