Phonsavan - Phonsavan

Phonsavan is a city in the province Xieng Khouang in Laos.

background

The original provincial capital, Muang Khoun, was completely destroyed by American air strikes. Phonsovan is the newly built administrative center not far from the destroyed city. Tourists visit the small town around the Level of clay jugs or visit the remains of Muang Khoun.

getting there

By plane

There is a small provincial airport on the south-eastern outskirts. He is served by Lao Airlines daily from Vientiane and a couple of times a week from Luang Prabang approached. You can take a tuk-tuk from the airport to the city.

In the street

The arrival is possible via the national road 7. Of Vientiane on the national road 13 to the north and in Phou Khoun on the national road 7 towards the east with destination Phonsavan. Or from direction Luang Prabang turn south on national road 13 and also in Phou Khoun east on national road 7.

From Phonsavan there is a direct connection via Bolikham to Pakxan. The road is now paved throughout and is also great to drive on by bike. There are 5 guest houses in Tha Thom. For a long time the route was considered too dangerous because of the rebels.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

• LIKE. MAG (Mines Advisory Group) has an information office on the main street that is absolutely worth visiting. MAG has been the largest mine clearer for UXO's (unexploded ordnance: bombs, rockets, mines) since 1994. Here you can see e.g. information films and defused mines of all kinds.last change: not specified
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activities

shop

kitchen

nightlife

accommodation

health

• Mines: DANGER! Throughout the province Xieng Khouang There are thousands of mines that have not yet been defused (by the locals bombies called). Prohibition signs that indicate danger should be strictly adhered to. Every year some people are injured or even killed by mines.
• The Provincial Hospital (Xieng Khouang Province Hospital, formerly known as the Lao-Mongolian Friendship Hospital) is located in Phonsavan on the Friendship Highway. It has an emergency room and a simple intensive care unit.

Practical advice

trips

• The former provincial capital is 30 km to the southeast Muang Khoun. The one that looks like a memorial is particularly interesting here Wat Phiawat. A Buddha with numerous bullet holes stands in the midst of destroyed pillars. The stupa is better - but not completely - preserved That Dam. Looters have broken into the stupa to look for grave treasures. All other temples in the area were completely destroyed in the Vietnam War.
• The Level of clay jugs (Plain of Jars) are in the vicinity of Phonsavan.

literature

Web links

• MAG (Mines Advisory Group)