General information

Located : Northeastern Laos .
Total area: 15,880 square kilometers.
Population: 230.000
5 Districts: Pek, Kham, Nonghed, Khoune, Morkmay, Phoukood and Phaxay.
Capital : Phonsavanh.

Located 435 kilometers northeast of the capital, Vientiane , XiengKhouang can be reached by bus from Vientiane , LuangPrabang and Huaphanh or by direct flight (Lao Airlines) from Vientiane . XiengKhouang is a mountainous region full of caves and waterfalls. From an aircraft, you will observe how large the province is with its vas plateau.

Xiengkhouang preserves a fine collection of archeological riches including the famous Plain of Jars. The surrounding mountains of Xiengkhouang are home to several tribes of indigenous people with their colorful traditional dress and simple way of life. This province also has the dubious distinction of having been one of the most heavily bombed areas in Laos between 1964 and 1973.

Places to visit

• The Mystery of the Plain of Jars.
• Hot spring.
• Hmong Village .
• Tam Piou.
• Muang Khoune.