Muang Ngoi Neua used to be relatively sleepy and under visited, although nowadays it has become known for being a stop off on the legendary Banana Pancake Trail which wraps around several countries in Southeast Asia.
As you would expect, it has now become more and more popular with backpackers who come here for the chance to enjoy the riverside setting and spend time at places like Nam Ou Beach.
You can also get out into the small ethnic villages that surround the town or trek to several famous caves and splendid waterfalls.
Shwemawdaw Paya got its name, the Great Golden God, because the glittering ...
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