Phonsavan
Hills of Paradise for Your Laos Tours
Standing for "Hills of Paradise", Phonsavan is the new capital of Xieng Khouang Province, Laos. The name stands for "hills of paradise". It may not be the prettiest of Laos' provincial capitals, but urban charm is not the only thing that brings tourists to Xieng Khuang's largest city. Phonsavan is the provincial capital of Xieng Khouang province. The countryside is soon dominated by green hills and pine forests.
Villages consist of colourful wooden houses. Cattle raising is one of the main agricultural activities and Hmong cowboys with brown and violet cowboy hats are a common sight. During Hmong New Year there are even bullfights in the city.
Phonsavan was built in the late 1970s and replaced the old Xieng Khoung (today: Muang Khoun) which had been destroyed during the Second Indochina War. Phonsavan's most famous attraction is the nearby Plain of Jars, which has been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status. The main economic activity in Phonsavan is based on government administration, mining companies from China and Australia, tourism and the work of NGOs related to UXO clearance.
So, you cannot only enjoy natural beauty here, but also ethnic culture for your Laos holiday.
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