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Destination: Xiengkhouang Province
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General Information |
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Northeastern
Laos |
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15,880
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| Population |
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230,000 |
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07
Districts
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Pek,
Kham,
Nonghed, Khoune, Morkmay, Phoukood and Phaxay |
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Capital
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Pek |
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Located
435 kilometers northeast of the capital, Vientiane. Xiengkhuoang can be
reached by bus
from Vientiane, Luang Prabang and
Huaphanh or by
direct flight (Lao Airlines) from Vientiane |
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Xiengkhuoang
is a mountainous region full of caves and waterfalls. From an aircraft,
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will observe how large the province is with its vast plateau |
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Xiengkhuoang
preserves a fine collection of archeological riches,
including the famous Plain of Jars. The surrounding mountains of
Xiengkhuoang
are home to several tribes of indigenous people with their colorful
traditional
dress and simple way of life. This province also has the dubious
distinction of
having been one of the most heavily bombed areas in Laos
between 1964 and 1973 |
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The mystery of the Plain of
Jars
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The
mysterious Plain of Jars is situated about 12 kilometers from Ban
Phonsavanh, the capital of the province. There are over 300 giant jars
scattered across the misty plateau. The jars vary in size from 1 to 3
meters
height and up to 2.7 meters in diameter with the heaviest jar weighting
6 tons |
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The
purpose of the jars, thought to have been carved from solid rock
around 3,000 years ago, remains a mystery. The landscape evokes
thoughts of the
grandeur, as the jars are the last remnants of an advanced Bronze Age
civilization now long gone |
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Apprximately52
kilometers north of the provincial capital of Phonsavanh in Muong Kham
District
there is a natural mineral hot water spring in a beautiful wooden area.
Some
people believe the water from the spring has magical properties to cure
skin
diseases. Visitors can enjoy a bath in natural hot springs however they should
remain
careful as temperatures can reach as high as 60 degreesCelsius |
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On the way to Muong Khoun District,
you will pass by Hmong villages where you can
observe their simple daily life, which remains in touch with nature and
its
elements. There are many traditional activities: weaving, basket
making,
woodcarving and the never-ending daily chores of farming. On Sunday,
there is
an opportunity to attend the weekly market day where souvenirs and some
hand
made products are sold; usually at prices lower than on offer in Vientiane |
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