Location: A northwestern province sharing a border with Thailand

Natural Protected Areas: Nam Phui National Protected Area

Ethnic Groups: Khmu, Tai Lue, Tai Dam, Htin, Phai, Kri, Akha, Malabri and Lao

Ecotourism Attractions: Xayaboury has a very rugged landscape with forested mountains and is known for its production of rice, cotton, peanuts, sesame, maize and oranges. The Nam Phui National Protected Area has wild elephants, gibbons, gaur and other large animal species. Elephant rides are available Hong Sa town. Xayaboury Province is also known for its teak forests which cover large parts of the province.
One of the last remaining hunter-gatherer groups in Southeast Asia, the Malabri,
inhabit the forests in the Western part of the province. Not many tourists travel to Xayaboury yet, but those with an adventurous spirit are guaranteed an intimate and unique experience.