Hot Springs

Northern Laos


Wander down to the river to discover Muang La's modest hot spring that bubbles into the river when water levels are high. When levels are low, a flimsy bamboo suspension bridge allows access from the hot springs to an area where salt is produced by a mud-leeching process.


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