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Muang Phônsavan

Muang Phônsavan is a town in Xiangkhouang Province district, Laos of about 37,507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit: 17 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Long Tieng and Phou Bia.

19.4494° N, 103.1917° EPop. 37,507

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Within 30 km76 places
Within 50 km96
Must-see2
Notable37
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Long Tieng

Heritage site · 59 km · Xaisomboun Province

Phou Bia, viewpoint near Muang Phônsavan
Must-see

Phou Bia

Viewpoint · 65 km · Xaisomboun Province

Notable

Vietnam War Memorial

Monument · 2 km

Places near Muang Phônsavan by type

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One day from Muang Phônsavan

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:44 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Muang Phônsavan
  2. Golden Buddhaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Plain of Jars Site 21heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Plain of Jars Site 2heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tad Lang Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Phou Khèviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Muang Phônsavan
Today’s loopMuang PhônsavanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Muang Phônsavan?

Vietnam War Memorial (monument, about 2 km), Xiengkhouang Provintial Museum (museum, about 3 km), Lao War Memorial (monument, about 3 km), Uxo Survivors' Information Centre (museum, about 3 km), MAG UXO Visitor Centre (museum, about 4 km), Golden Buddha (heritage site, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Muang Phônsavan?

96 places on Spotwander: 37 other attractions, 17 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 buddhist sites, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Muang Phônsavan?

Vietnam War Memorial, about 2 km by road; Lao War Memorial (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Muang Phônsavan?

Dangerous Beyond- Barbwire Hidden by Bushes, about 6 km by road; Phu Tâng 1584m (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Muang Phônsavan?

Start in Muang Phônsavan, visit Golden Buddha, then Plain of Jars Site 21, then Plain of Jars Site 2, then Tad Lang Waterfall, then Phou Khè, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.