Sam Neua

#9 among destinations in Laos

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Xam Neua (ຊຳເໜືອ, Vietnamese: Xâm Neua or Sầm Nưa, sometimes transcribed as Sam Neua or Samneua, literally 'northern swamp', is the capital of Houaphanh Province, Laos, in northeast Laos. Xam Neua is one of the country's least visited provincial capitals by Western tourists. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 20°24'48"N, 104°2'53"E

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Sam Neua – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Xam Neua.

~400 ftN
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Xam Neua
2 min walk • One of the main attractions in Xam Neua is the Vieng Xai Caves, which served as a hidden city during the Secret War in Laos. Visitors can explore the network of caves, where the Pathet Lao leaders and civilians sought refuge and even established schools and hospitals...