Muang Phonsavan
The main draw of Phonsavan, the provincial capital of Xieng Khouang in central Laos, is its proximity to the Plain of Jars, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the late 1970s to replace the old provincial capital destroyed during the Second Indochina War, the town has a compact centre with cafés and restaurants, and serves as the practical base for visiting the jar sites scattered across the surrounding plateau.
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- Population37,507
- Nearest water from center 3.9 km2.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
Muang Phonsavan: quick answers
Where is Muang Phonsavan?
Muang Phonsavan is in Laos, about 119 km74 miles in a straight line from Luang Prabang.
How do you get to Muang Phonsavan?
The nearest airport is Xieng Khouang (XKH), about 13 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Muang Phonsavan?
The warmest month is June, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 15°C60°F. The wettest month is August, with about 332 mm13.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Muang Phonsavan?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 restaurants and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Muang Phonsavan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ban Longcheng.