Laos · Archaeology

3-Day Xiengkhouang Sightseeing Tour with the Plain of Jars

3 Days Round trip from Phonsavan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Wat Pia Wat and see its war-scarred Buddha statue
02 Explore Muong Khoun, the old capital of Xiengkhouang province
03 Marvel at the Plain of Jars on a scenic hillside near Ban Lat Khai
04 Discover Ban Naphia, a traditional Lao Pouan village
05 Learn about local history at MAG and the UXO Survivor Information Centre

Explore Xiengkhouang and Phonsavan on a 3-day journey through one of Laos' most intriguing regions. Visit Ban Naphia, a traditional Lao Pouan village, discover the scenic Plain of Jars near Ban Lat Khai, and learn about the area's recent history at MAG and the UXO Survivor Information Centre. The tour also includes Muong Khoun, Wat Pia Wat, and That Foun, combining archaeology, culture, and Buddhist heritage.

See the 150 jars set on a scenic hillside in pretty woodland near Ban Lat Khai village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

City Phonsavan

Languages English, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Xiengkhouang and Historical Insights

Meet your guide at Xiengkhouang Airport or the bus station and transfer to your hotel.
Visit MAG - Mines Advisory Group.
Continue to the UXO Survivor Information Centre to watch films. There is also a shop selling handicrafts produced by UXO survivors, people with disabilities, and impoverished local people.

Day 02

Plain of Jars and Muong Khoun Exploration

Drive to Ban Naphia, also known as the Spoon Village.
See the 150 jars set on a scenic hillside in pretty woodland near Ban Lat Khai village.
Walk up the town hill of Ban Na Kho. It is a short walk to the top of the hill, surrounded by village life and grassland.
Make your way to the Russian tank and whisky village.
Visit Muong Khoun, Wat Pia Wat, and That Foun.

Day 03