Xieng Khouang Province
Xieng Khouang province is located in north-eastern of Laos and has a total area of approximately 15,880 square kilometers.
The total population is about
230,000 people and Phonsavan
is its new capital city.
The
province has seven
following districts:
- 1. Pek District
- 2. Kham District
- 3. Nonghed District
- 4. Khoune District
- 5. Morkmay District
- 6. Phoukood District
- 7. Phaxay District
Xieng Khouang province has a border with Luang Prabang and Huoaphanh in the north, Vietnam in the east, Bolikhamxay in the south, Vientiane and Xaysomboune in the west. This is a province that best known for the Plain of Jars.
Xieng
Khouang is also home of many
ethnic group such as, Tai Dam, Tai Puan, Khmu, and Hmong. These people
are living side by side peacefully and practice their own tradition and
culture
During Vietnam
war between 1960's and early
1970's Xieng Khouang
suffered heavy aerial bombardment and intense ground battles due to its
strategic importance. This conflict has left a deadly legacy of
unexploded ordnance (UXO) which is still being cleared until now. Click
here
to read story written by Russell
Ciochon and Jamie James "Survivor
of decades of war, the Plain of Jars retains its allure"
And also click
here to learn more about
legacies of war in Laos.
The old capital city, Muong
Khoun, was almost totally wiped out by US bombing and consequently, it
was moved to nearby Phonsavan town. Of several Muong Khoun Buddhist
temples built between the 16th and 19th century, only the ruins remain
intact. Pia wat temple, however, survived the bombing and can be
visited by tourist. Today harvest
bomb in this area and along Ho
Chi Minh trail
is still continuing around Xieng
Khouang province. Click
here to read full story of First
Meeting Of Cluster Munitions in Vientiane, Laos.
What
to See in Xieng Khouang province:
| 1.The
Plain Of Jars The plain of Jars is situated about 12 KM from Phonsavan.There are over 300 stone jars scattered across the plateau.The size of the jars is varied from 1 to 3 meters high andup to 2.7 meters in diameters and the heaviest one is weighing6 tons. |
 |
2.
War Memorials:
South of Phonsavan are two war
memorials set 1 km apart from each others. One is Lao war memorial and
the other is Vietnamese war memorial.
3.
Muang Khoun
Located 30 km southeast of
Phonsavan. This town was once the Royal Capital and the center of the
Phuan Kingdom.
4.
Muang Kham Cemetery
Unique and worth a visit just
for the unusual site of mixing together Thai Dam animist tombs,
Catholic headstones and Laos (Buddhist) tombs, situated east of
Phonosavan.
5.That
Foun (Old Xieng Khouang - Muang Khoun)
This Buddhist stupa is also
known as That Chomsi. It measures about 30 meters and was built in 1576.
6.Muang
Sui
Ex-Americans landing site for
planes during the Indochina War.
7.
Tham Pa
These two limestone caves
contained hundreds of small Buddha figures, believed hidden from the
Haw invasion a few centuries ago.
Where
To Stay in Xieng Khouang province:
1.
Banna Plain Of Jars House
Location: Phonsavan
From: USD $10
2.
Phonsavan Hotel
Location: Phonsavan
From: USD $9
3.
Daophouan Guesthouse
Location: Phonsavan
From: USD $12
4.
Sengtavane Guesthouse
Location: Xieng Khouang -
Phonsavan
From: USD $7
5.
Dok Khoune Guest House
Location: Xieng Khouang -
Phonsavan
From: USD $7
6.
Vane Aroun Guest House
Location: Xieng Khouang -
Phonsavan
From: USD $4
Getting
there and Away
By
Air
Laos Airlines flies to/from Vientiane daily (except
Tuesday&Thursday).
Ticket one way/return US$53/101.
To/from Luang Prabang;
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday).
Ticket one way/return US$40/77.
By
Bus
New bus station is about 4km
west of Phonsavan and most long-distance buses depart between 7.30am
and 8.30am.
To
Sam Neua
Along Rte 7 and Rte 6 daily buses run twice per day, fare US$7.00 about
8-10 hours travel.
To
Vientiane
Daily buses to Vientiane:
Ordinary buses leave between 9.30am-4.00pm
Fare US$9.00 about 11 hours travel
VIP buses leave at 7.30am
Fare US$10.00 about 11 hours travel
To
Luang Prabang
Buses run daily to Luang Prabang
Ordinary buses leave between 8.30am
Fare US$8.50 about 10 hours travel
VIP buses leave at 8.30am
Fare US$9.50 about 10 hours travel
To
Vang Vieng
Daily buses to Vang Vieng
Ordinary buses leave between 7.15am
Fare US$7.50 about 6 hours travel
VIP buses leave at 7.30am
Fare US$10.00 about 6hours travel
To
Vinh (Vietnam)
Buses run to Vinh are on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Fare US$11.00 about 11 hours travel and leave at 6.30am.
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