Notable viewpoint · Luang Prabang, Laos
Phou Van
Phou Van is a viewpoint in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Phou Van: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Phou Van
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Phou Van — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 19.84640, 102.05522. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Phou Van
- Wat Manorom · Buddhist site · Luang Prabang · ~11 km · Must-see
- Luangprabang National Museum · museum · Luang Prabang · ~12 km · Must-see
- Phou Si Mountain · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~12 km · Must-see
- Wat Senesoukharam · Buddhist site · Luang Prabang · ~13 km · Must-see
- Wat Xieng Thong · Buddhist site · Luang Prabang · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kuang Si Large Waterfall · waterfall · Luang Prabang · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tad Sae Waterfall · waterfall · Luang Prabang · ~21 km · Must-see
- Pak Ou Caves · cave · Luang Prabang · ~35 km · Must-see
- Phou Phadang · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~3 km
- Kwangsi Waterfall · waterfall · Luang Prabang · ~4 km
- Phou Nong Khouai · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~5 km
- Hoi Khua Waterfall · waterfall · Luang Prabang · ~6 km
- cave entry · cave · Luang Prabang · ~6 km
- Tad Thong · waterfall · Luang Prabang · ~10 km
- น้ำตกตาดกวางชี หลวงพะบางลาว · waterfall · Luang Prabang · ~11 km
- Wat Mahathat · Buddhist site · Luang Prabang · ~12 km
- Monument du President Souphanouvong · fort · Luang Prabang · ~12 km
- Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham · Buddhist site · Luang Prabang · ~12 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Phou Van
- Phou Si Mountain · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~12 km · Must-see
- Phu Khe · viewpoint · Nan · ~129 km · Must-see
- Doi Phi Pan Nam · viewpoint · Nan · ~145 km · Must-see
- Phou Phadang · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~3 km
- Phou Nong Khouai · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~5 km
- Phou Nangvang · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~22 km
- Phou Pha Vi · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~41 km
- Phou Sam Soum · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~48 km
- Phou Phapang · viewpoint · Oudomxay · ~58 km
- Phou Mok Loni Let · viewpoint · Luang Prabang · ~69 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Phou Van yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Phou Van?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Phou Van?
Nearby: Wat Manorom (Buddhist site, 11 km), Luangprabang National Museum (museum, 12 km), Phou Si Mountain (viewpoint, 12 km), Wat Senesoukharam (Buddhist site, 13 km), Wat Xieng Thong (Buddhist site, 13 km), Kuang Si Large Waterfall (waterfall, 16 km).
Is Phou Van worth visiting?
Phou Van is listed as a notable viewpoint in Laos on Spotwander.