Viengxay village

Less well-known, nestled in this mountain range is the remote and picturesque small town of Viengxay. Many of its multi-ethnic people continue to eke out their living as their families have done for generations, building simple wooden homes, hunting with crossbows, weaving intricate textiles on elaborate looms and growing rice on steep hillsides and in lush green paddies. Their basic existence in this stunning and fertile setting becomes even more fascinating when the region's untold history is discovered.