XIENG
KHUANG |
Is one of the northern provinces that
most devastated by the war. Virtually every town and village in the province
was bombed at some point between 1964 and 1973. It has also been the site
of numerous ground battles over the last 150 years. |
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. |
MUANG KHOUN |
The ancient capital that was founded by Chao Noi Muang
and 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
mountains surround it. |
