Phonsavan is the pretty capital city of the Xieng Khouang Province in the center of Laos and is often looked on as a way to get to the Plain of Jars which is a natural stone structure that is said to look like jars.
The Plain of Jars is indeed one of the top sights in Laos, but if you are travelling to Phonsavan, which translates to ‘Hills of Paradise’ in Lao, then make sure to spend a few days here taking in the sights as well. There is some amazing scenery to be had here, and you can go trekking on the outskirts of the city as well as visit waterfalls, caves and natural pools.
With that in mind, know that many of the top sights are located outside the city, so you may need to factor in travel time to see everything. Within the town itself, you can see how the locals live and work, and even find some Laotian cowboys who look after cattle in the fields around the city.
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