Discover the Majestic Xiangkhoang Plateau: A Gem of Nature
Explore the breathtaking Xiangkhoang Plateau, a UNESCO site featuring stunning landscapes, rich culture, and the mysterious Plain of Jars.
The Xiangkhoang Plateau in Laos offers breathtaking mountain vistas, rich cultural heritage, and an unforgettable adventure for tourists. This stunning location is ideal for exploration, photography, and immersing oneself in local traditions.
A brief summary to Xiangkhoang Plateau
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Local tips
- Visit the Plain of Jars early in the morning to avoid crowds and capture the best photographs.
- Bring comfortable walking shoes for exploring the rugged terrain and hiking trails.
- Try to learn a few phrases in the local language to enhance your cultural experience.
- Respect local customs and traditions, especially when visiting villages and interacting with residents.
- Plan your visit during the dry season for the best weather conditions for outdoor activities.
Getting There
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Car
From Phou Bia, head northeast on Route 7 towards the town of Phonsavan. The drive will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Keep an eye out for signs that indicate the direction to the Xiangkhoang Plateau. Once you reach Phonsavan, continue following signs to the Xiangkhoang Plateau, which will be roughly 30-40 minutes from the town center.
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Public Transportation
To reach the Xiangkhoang Plateau using public transport, start at the main bus terminal in Phou Bia. Look for a bus heading to Phonsavan; these buses typically leave several times a day. The fare is usually around 25,000 to 50,000 LAK (approximately $3 to $6). The journey will take about 2 hours. Upon arrival in Phonsavan, you can negotiate a tuk-tuk or a taxi to take you directly to the Xiangkhoang Plateau, which should cost around 30,000 to 50,000 LAK ($3 to $6) for the ride.
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Tuk-Tuk
If you find yourself in Phonsavan and wish to travel to the Xiangkhoang Plateau, tuk-tuks are readily available. Simply find one near the bus station or your hotel, and negotiate the fare to the plateau. Expect to pay around 30,000 to 50,000 LAK ($3 to $6) for the trip, which should take about 30-40 minutes. Ensure you confirm the price before starting your journey.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Xieng Khouang Airport
15.2 km
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Xieng Kouang Tourism Office
16.5 km
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Pukyo Belgian-Lao Bed & Breakfast
16.5 km
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Plain Of Jars Tour
17.5 km
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Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, Xieng Khouang Province
18.2 km
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Mr. Souk’s Adventures
18.3 km
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Favanh Mai Hotel
19.6 km
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ຕົວແທນຈຳໜ່າຍເຈນຕິໂກ
19.9 km
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ຊຽງຂວາງເຊັນເຕີ
20.0 km
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ຊຽງຂວາງເຊັນເຕີ
20.0 km
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Phonsavan Night Market
20.1 km
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Simmary
20.1 km
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Cranky-T Café and Bar
20.2 km
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Nice Guest House
20.2 km
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Plain of jar tour office
20.3 km
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Phu Kheng Tunnel
10.5 km
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Phu Keng Jar Quarry Viewpoint 1
10.7 km
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The old Soviet Union settlement
11.9 km
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The Cave in the Plain of Jars
13.0 km
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Cánh đồng chum
13.2 km
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Plain Of Jars Visitor Center
13.5 km
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Russian Tank
14.3 km
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Metal spoon makers
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Plain of Jars Site 2
15.5 km
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Plain of Jars Site 3 - Ticket Office
16.6 km
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Mulberries
16.8 km
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Plain of Jars Site 3
17.1 km
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ຮ້ານນັ່ງຫຼີ້ນthecamping
17.6 km
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Essential places to dine
Sukki food garden
13.0 km
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Karaoke douangmala
15.7 km
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Lao restaurant
15.7 km
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Vang Tod Restaurant
15.7 km
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ມາຮ້ານນີ້ແມ໋99
15.8 km
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ຮ້ານອາຫານແອນຟິວ
16.2 km
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ຮ້ານອາຫານ ລາບແຊບຊຽງຂວາງ
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16.8 km
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17.0 km
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17.0 km
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Hẻm Bia Restaurant
17.0 km
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Vilayphat Noodle Shop
17.0 km
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17.3 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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ຮ້ານຂາຍເຄື່ອງສຳອາງ
15.4 km
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Toulor Style Fram
16.3 km
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ຮ້ານສົມສະໄຫວ ເອື້ອຍພົ້ວ ຊຽງຂວາງ
16.5 km
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ໂຮງແຮມລະອອງດາວ
17.0 km
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Sinnaly bueaty shop (ຮ້ານຂາຍເຄື່ອງສໍາອາງ)
17.0 km
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ຮ້ານ ເຊໂດນ ວໍເຕີ ( Xedon Warter Shop)
17.0 km
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ບ້ານໂພນສະຫັວນ
17.0 km
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Morning Market
17.3 km
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ຮ້ານຊື້-ຂາຍລົດບ້ານໂງຍ,ເມືອງແປກ,ແຂວງຊຽງຂວາງ
17.3 km
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Garden Coffee Shop
17.3 km
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Xiengloei Cafe
17.3 km
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Shopping
17.5 km
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ຮ້ານເກີບໜັງມີລາຊູສ໌MILASHOES
17.5 km
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17.5 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Neej Zoo Lub Neej
9.2 km
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FriendZone -
17.0 km
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ຮ້ານອາຫານຕົ້ນແປກ
17.3 km
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ຮ້ານອາຫານຕົ້ນແປກ
17.3 km
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ຮ້ານອາຫານຕົ້ນແປກ
17.3 km
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First Love Bar1
17.5 km
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迪芭音乐餐吧
18.0 km
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迪芭音乐餐吧
18.0 km
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ມາຫຼີ້ນບາຣ໌
18.9 km
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ມາຫຼີ້ນບາຣ໌
18.9 km
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Tree Town Restaurant and Pub (ຮ້ານອາຫານ&ບັນເທີງ ທີທາວ)
19.0 km
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19.0 km
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The king bar and restaurant
19.6 km
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ນັ່ງຊິວ ບາຣ໌ກູ
20.4 km
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ນັ່ງຊິວ ບາຣ໌ກູ
20.4 km
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