Phonsavan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Phonsavan
Phonsavan is the capital of Xieng Khouang Province. It was built in the late 1970s and replaced the old Xieng Khouang, which had been destroyed during the Second Indochina War. It is in the center of the Plain of Jars and has a pleasant climate all year around, although it can become chilly on winter nights due to its elevation of1,100m (3,600ft). The long winding main street of Phonsavan looks like the setting of a David Lynch-inspired spaghetti western minus the tumbleweeds. As soon as you leave town the countryside is dominated by green hills and pine forests. Villages consist of colourful wooden houses where ranching is the primary occupation. You will see more than one Hmong cowboy with brown and violet cowboy hats. During Hmong New Year there are bullfights. The best-known tourist at
Top Attractions in Phonsavan
Explore the best things to see and do in Phonsavan:
- ★Baan Khai
- ★Baan Tajok
- ★Badminton
- ★Help Teach English
- ★Hot Springs
- ★Nong Tang Lake
- ★Old Cemetery and Lake Jao Supanouvong
- ★Pho Kod War Memorial
Where to Eat in Phonsavan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bombie's restaurant
- 🍴Craters
- 🍴Khemna Restaurant
- 🍴Nisha
- 🍴Vasana Hotel
Where to Stay in Phonsavan
- 🏨Anoulak Khen Lao Hotel
- 🏨Chittavanh Hotel
- 🏨Duangkeomany Hotel
- 🏨Kong Keo Guesthouse
- 🏨Maly Hotel
- 🏨Nice Guesthouse
Phonsavan Travel Guide Sections
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