About Northern Laos Northern Laos is a beautiful area of jungle-covered mountains, sweeping views, lush rice fields, traditional homes, gurgling streams, and friendly people belonging to many different ethnic minority groups- such as the Akha, Hmong, Yao, Tai Lue, Tai Dam, Lolo, Khmu and other ethnic groups. If you’re looking for a relaxing, ‘off-the beaten-trek’ experience in Laos, you should come and visit us here. Muang Sing, Luang Namtha is a small town in a wide valley filled with farms, thatch shelters, and traditional homes. The surrounding hills are home to many ethnic minorities especially Akha or Kor or Ikor or Ikhor.