Muang Sing Travel Package Tours, Laos Tour Information Hotel Guide

MUANG SING OVERVIEW

The Muang Sing District was once a garrison town and the most northern outpost during the time of French colonial rule. This town was also the center of the Sipsongpanna civilization now living in Yunnan province in southwestern China. The old barracks and other colonial buildings are unusual features worthy of visiting when in this area. This district has a picturesque beauty with mountains and many old temples. Although many temples were destroyed during the war, one major attraction and several old temples remain which are noticeably different in style from the classical temples found elsewhere in Laos. As a central point of trade and political administration that has changed hands over centuries, Muang Sing has many remaining historical sites including: That Xieng Teung stupa believed to contain a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha; remains of the ancient city walls and moat; residence of the former Muong Sing Prince, Panya Sekong; colonial French garrison; traditional Tai Lue houses; and the hospital of Dr. Tom Dooley, and American doctor who was stationed here in the 1960's.