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Xieng Khouang Province is located on the Tran Ninh Plateau, 400 km northeast of the capital Vientiane. The province is located at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters above sea level, with mild temperatures all year round, making it an ideal destination for tourists.
This province is located on the Tran Ninh Plateau (Cre: Kenh14)
During the 20th century, this land became one of the fiercest battlefields of the Vietnam War. Millions of tons of bombs were dropped on this land, causing serious environmental and human consequences.
After World War II, the French continued to use Xieng Khouang town, now Muang Khoun town, as the provincial capital. Some ruined colonial public buildings still remain today, such as the governor's mansion, the church and the French school. Xieng Khouang is not only an attractive tourist destination but also a land containing many historical mysteries.
A land containing many historical mysteries (Cre: Links Travel & Tours)
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Phonsavan, the new provincial capital, is located in Paek District and caters to an increasing number of domestic and international tourists. The province shares borders with Houaphanh, Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Bolikhamxay provinces, as well as an international border with Vietnam.
Today, the province is one of the tourist destinations attracting visitors who want to learn about the remnants of the war and the life and culture of the people here.
The province is one of the tourist destinations attracting visitors (Cre: Wikipedia)
With the convenience of the transportation infrastructure, you can easily reach Xieng Khouang Province by various means. Visitors can fly to Phonsavan Airport with popular airlines like Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway, which offer about two flights per day.
Additionally, many bus companies operate on the Vientiane-Phonsavan route, making it easy to travel by bus. You can also use cars and taxis for more flexibility in your schedule. With many transportation options, you can easily travel and explore this province.
Visitors can fly to Phonsavan Airport with popular airlines like Lao Airlines (Cre: the island logic)
The Plain of Jars Heritage Site is an important destination and attracts many tourists to explore and experience the most in the Xieng Khouang area. With more than 2,000 stone jars of all shapes and sizes, dating from around 500 BC to 500 AD. The stone jars are scattered in many places in Xieng Khouang.
The jars are on average 1 - 2 meters high, some are up to 3.5m high, weighing tens of tons. Currently, the origin of these jars is still an unexplained curiosity.
The Plain of Jars Heritage Site is an important destination (Cre: Tourism Laos)
Tham Piew Cave is a historical site associated with an unforgettable tragedy during the Second Indochina War in 1969 in Laos. Tham Piew Cave is located in Muang Kham District, Xieng Khouang Province, northeastern Laos.
The cave is located on a rugged mountainside, about 80 meters high, with a spacious interior that stretches for hundreds of meters. It commemorates a painful and dark past that leaves a deep sense of loss for the Lao people to this day.
Tham Piew Cave is located in Muang Kham District (Cre: Mattrail)
Wat Phia Wat is believed to have been built in 1322 but was successively destroyed by the French and Americans between 1953 and 1966. The Buddha statue here may not be pretty, with a missing eye, a scar on the right cheek and lip. However, it is a testament to the resilience and ability of the people to rise up after almost total destruction. Perhaps that is why the statue is revered by many people, who often come to worship.
Wat Phia Wat is believed to have been built in 1322 (Cre: Tourism Laos)
The best time to visit this province is from November to February. This is the time when the weather in Laos becomes cool and is also the peak tourist season. The temperature in Xieng Khouang is also lower than usual, so you need to prepare warm clothes to come here.
If you plan to visit Xieng Khouang from June to October, you need to find out the weather in the province because it often rains during this time and the highest rainfall will fall in July and August.
The best time to visit this province is from November to February (Cre: Tourism Laos)
Xieng Khouang has a long and rich history and is home to many ethnic groups, including Thai Phuan, Hmong, Khmu, Erdu, Phong and Tai. Each ethnic group has its own unique culture, expressed through costumes, festivals, cuisine and house architecture.
You will have the opportunity to experience the daily life of the local people, from farming, raising animals to making handicrafts. Exploring the villages in Xieng Khouang is a great experience to understand more about the culture, people and nature of Laos.
You will have the opportunity to experience the daily life of the local people (Cre: Lao Handicraft Festival)
This province has a long and rich history and is home to many ethnic groups, including Thai Phuan, Hmong, Khmu, Erdu, Phong, and Tai. It is known for its famous specialties, such as bamboo shoots, mushrooms, vermicelli, glass noodles, sticky rice, wild honey, and beef. Everything from Xieng Khouang is considered among the best. Exploring traditional Lao cuisine and enjoying these specialties will provide unforgettable experiences for your taste buds.
There are many unique traditional festivals here. Participating in these festivals, you will have the opportunity to understand more deeply the life and soul of the people here. Like many other places in Laos, this province also celebrates the traditional Bunpimay New Year festival in April every year. This is the biggest festival of the year and is an opportunity for people to have fun together, thank the gods and pray for a peaceful and happy new year.
Exploring traditional Lao cuisine (Cre: Rainforest cruises)
Xieng Khouang is a land of beautiful and impressive tourist attractions. This is a tourist destination for those who are passionate about Southeast Asian culture. Travel experiences in Xieng Khouang promise to bring you new feelings about this famous heritage land of Laos.
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