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Old Capitol of Phonsovan

Old Capitol of Phonsovan, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:  Onh the way back to Phinsovan we stopped off at the Old Capitol to have a look at the 13th centrury built Buddha & Chedi. 

Site 3

Site 3, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:  We enjoyed our visit to site 3 very mich. First we stopped for lunch at a small restaurant at what I assume is the car park for site 3. It was a lovely walk through the rice paddies to get to site 3 but it was very pleasant and scenic.There are not as many jars to look at... 

Plain of Jars site 1 & 2

Plain of Jars site 1 & 2, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:  There are 3 sites to visit and are all quite interesting in their own way. To be honest there are only so many jars you can look at. Site 1 has most of the jars approx 250 while site 2 covers the biggest area but only has approx 90 jars. Our guide was very knowlegable and we... 

Hotels  

Banna Guest House: A little out of town

Banna Guest House: A little out of town, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:  We stayed here for 1 night as it was fully booked for our 2nd night but we had no problems as our guide and driver had it all organised.Nice clean friendly Guest House that was $US10 for a twin with fan, ensuite & breakfast.Breakfast consisted of eggs, baguettes, jam,... 

Nice Hotel: Nice Hotel

Nice Hotel: Nice Hotel, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:  We stayed here for only 1 night as our original hotel was booked (Banna Hotel) thehotel was very comfortable and friendly. The rooms had twin beds, fans not that we needed them it was pretty cool, ensuite & included breakfast. However we had to go back to The Banna Hotel for... 

Restaurants  

Budget cafe

Budget cafe, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:  Unfortunately we dont have the name of this restaurant I can only describe it's location. It is down the main street on the right hand side as you come into town very central on a corner it is an open restaurant and if the night we went is any indication it is very busy and... 

The Sanga Restaurant: Fine dining in Phonsovan

The Sanga Restaurant: Fine dining in Phonsovan, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:  Reputably to be the best retaurant in town and we found it hard to dispute this fact. The food was delicious but dont expect fine line and crockery!!! more like plastic chairs and tables. There were 6 of us in our group our meal consisted of 9 hot Milo drinks, 1 freshly... 

What to Pack  

Pack a jumper

Pack a jumper, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:   We were here 2/12/06-4/12/06 and found it to be very cool we needed a jumper/fleecy and pair of pants. It did warm up by mid morning and we were able to take off our jumper. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Local markets

Local markets, Ban Phonsavan

 stedeb Says:  We stopped at a local market just outside Phonsovan that sold everything and more. We were the only Westerners but everyone was friendly and tried to sell us anything from pigs & chickens to fruit which we bought. Some of the things for sale we did not know what they were... 

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 Can't say there is a great deal to do in Phonsovan other than visit the Plain of Jars. It was pretty chilly when we were there it also goes dark quite early and everthing seems to be closed. Not tha... 

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