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THE PLAIN OF JARS
(LAO-B-03)
DAY 1 :
Vientiane - Xieng Khuang - Phonsavanh (-/-/-)
Flight from Vientiane to Xieng Khuang. Transfer to Phonsavanh for visiting
Plain Of Jars, large area extending around Phonsavanh from the south-west to the north-east where huge jars (up to 1000kg each) of unknown origin are scattered about in at least a dozen groupings. It is one of the most intriguing sights in Laos. Continue to
Muang Knoun, the ancient capital that was a stronghold for the Xieng Khouang royal family was destroyed during the Indochina War. The town was rebuilt after 1975 with rows of wooden Lao houses and a market area. It has an impressive location as it is surrounded by mountains.
Overnight in Phonsavan.
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DAY 2 : Xieng Khuang - Phonsavanh (B/-/-)
After breakfast, visit Baw Yai Mineral Springs located 51km outside Phonsavanh, it has been developed as a resort with bungalows and bathing facilities. Continue to Tham Piu Cave near the former village of Ban Na Meun, the cave is where an estimated 400 villagers were killed in 1969 when a single rocket was fired into the cave by a fighter plane during the war. Visit also nearby villages of Thai Dam and Ban Muang. Continue to Nong Het, the small market town near the border with Vietnam.
Overnight in Phonsavan.
DAY 3 : Phonsavanh (B/-/-)
Visit this lively open-air local market in the morning. Then transfer by flight from Xieng Khuang to Vientiane. End of Service.
*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
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