Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Phonsavan, Laos, Asia

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Phonsavan, Laos, Asia

Phonsavan is the capital city of Xieng Khouang Province in Northeast Laos is located about 389 km northeast of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Phonsavan area code is 061.

The economy of Phonsavan is based on agricultural activities like Cattle rearing, mining and tourism. Colorful wooden houses and Plain of Jars are the main tourist attractions of Phonsavan.

Geography and climate in Phonsavan:

Phonsavan is located at an elevation of 1,100 meters at the coordinates of 19°25′ N 103°10′ E. Phonsavan features a humid subtropical climate and December is the coldest month in Phonsavan.

History of Phonsavan:

The literal meaning of Phonsavan in local language is “hills of paradise” and Phonsavan was formed in the year 1970.

Cuisine, Culture and shopping in Phonsavan:

Phonsavan houses the population of different communities such as Tai Dam, Tai Daeng, Phuan, Khmu and Hmong along with lower majority of Laotian Chinese and Vietnamese. The traditional clothes of the women’s of Phonsavan include saree and blouse and the men’s dress consists of shirt and pant. The bullfights during Hmong New Year are the main attractions of Phonsavan

The diet of Phonsavan contain the fruits like Chinese pear, passion fruit, peach, plum and mushrooms commonly. The city of Phonsavan houses the food corners of Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian. Nisha is the popular Indian restaurant serving Indian and Laos food of both vegetarian and non vegetarian. Nirvana is a well known bamboo fashion bar and restaurant that serves customers with Western and local Food. Other famous food corners in Phonsavan include Sangha Restaurant, Vasana Hotel and Bamboozle.

The natives of Phonsavan are very popular in producing traditional handicraft products of natural dyes and textiles like mulberry paper umbrella and Hmong embroidery. Navang Craft Center, Hmong Craft Center and The Mulberry Silk Farm are best to purchase handicraft products.

Connectivity to Phonsavan:

Phonsavan has a good connectivity with national capital Vientiane and Hanoi in Vietnam. It takes about 10 hours to reach Vientiane and 12 hours to Hanoi and buses are easily accessible at northern bus terminal. Phonsavan is served by Muang Phonsavan Airport with weekly six flights catered by Lao Airlines, located 5 km away from the centre of the city. One can also hire minivans to reach airport other than buses.

Places to see in Phonsavan:

Plain of Jars:

The Plain of Jars is the big rocks historical landscape in Phonsavan of Xieng Khouang. It has been designated for UNESCO World Heritage grade.

Ancient Cemetery and Jao Supanouvong Lake:

The cemetery situated on a beautiful hill 1 km away from Phonsavan City and is the best spot for sun set view. Jao Supanouvong Lake named after the first president of the Laos PDR Prince Supanouvong, located 3 km from the city centre.

Nong Tang Lake:

Nong Tang Lake is one of the favorite picnic spots placed 48 kms far from Phonsavan. It is surrounded by several ruined ancient temples such as Wat Pong, Wat Xiengna and Mang Stupa. Another prime attraction ‘The Tham Pa Buddha Cave’ is located in the vicinity of Nong Tang Lake.

Other tourist attractions near Phonsavan include: