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We rented a motorbike and after visiting the Plain of Jars we went in search of the Russian Tank, and sure enough there was a sign Russian Tank) pointing to a track, and sure enough we went belting down the track in search of the famous tank. The track split several times and it was a little muddy and we seemed to have reached a dead end and had not yet seen the tank. So we turned back and when we reached the main road again my wife spotted the tank. There was just the shell left and all the accessories had been removed for scrap metal, and it is quite difficult to see from where the sign was. The Russian Tank was a great disappointment, suggest you give it a miss.
Written Mar 9, 2012
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The Lao people enjoy a game of petanque, brought here by the French and it is interesting to watch them play. Large amount of money can change hands as bets can be considerable. Don't be tempted to play with them as you will lose. Late afternoon you will find them playing in the parks or any spare piece of flat ground.
Written Mar 2, 2012
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There are several organisations dealing with the removal of unexploded ordinance and helping the disabled who have lost limbs due to this. They have displays and offer free documentaries at certain times of the day. One can't failed to be moved by this as there are still many locals each year affected and injured by unexploded bombs that were dropped 40 years ago. Australian organisation are training locals to remove them from the countryside but there job will last many more years as millions are left. Give generously to the donation box.
Written Mar 2, 2012
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The tourist office should be visited, only to see the selection of bombs, grenades that are stock-piled in their yard. There is a foto exhibit, but not much literature on hand, couldn't see any staff the day we visited. It is only a 10 minute walk from the market.
Written Mar 2, 2012
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Near Diethelm Tours there is a Vietnamese coffee shop, which is worth a visit to taste the traditional coffee. The cup will come complete with its own filter (buy a few from the market to take home, it's a wonderful device). A pot of tea is also served with the coffee. Don't leave without trying this, and savour the taste.
Written Mar 2, 2012
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The local market is a vibrant and colourful place and comes alive early morning and again in the late afternoon as the locals purchase food for their evening meals. There are many local products made of bamboo or rattan, many snacks available, including bread baguettes, of course. Locals are friendly and don't mind having their foto taken
Written Mar 2, 2012
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A few kms west of the centre is a mulberry farm where the staff will show you the whole process, from the silkworms to the weaving. The silkworms are fed on mulberry leaves, and the threads of silk are unwound then spun together. Drinks are available and there is a small souvenir shop. This business helps to support some of the local women and is free to visit, but there is a donation box if you feel inclined to help out.
Written Mar 2, 2012
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Spend a couple of hours visiting the Vietnam and Lao war memorials, both located on adjacent hills 30 minutes from the town centre. It is a short climb to each of them, and both offer good views over the town. The Vietnamese memorial consists of a stupa but the Lao memorial is more impressive and perhaps a more interesting climb.
Written Mar 2, 2012
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Although The Plain of jars is extremely interesting you may consider renting a motorbike for the day, several establishment will rent bikes for around $5 near the centre. it is very easy to find the sites and once you have seen one, it's probably enough. When you get to the various sites parking is safe.
Written Feb 27, 2012
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Don’t forget to visit the office of MAG Mines Advisory Group. Their slogan is: Save lives Build futures. There are some panels with very interesting information about what some people with foreign funds is doing to clear mines from the country. You can learn what bombies has represented for the future of the country. You can buy some nice articles (no bombs) to help economically in their projects. They have a very nice T-shirt at 10 dollars, which I recommend. People inside are very nice. weekdays 8:00-16:00
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Main street in Phonsavan
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There is no doubt that the nearby Plain of Jars is the major draw of Phonsavanh, and rightly so, they are very impressive. Indeed, one of my only real plans on my current trip was to see them, and I...
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