Phonsavan

Phonsavan

reaching the small provincial capital in time before sunset

Location: 

Phonsavan, Laos

Duration: 

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Phonsavan: small city (provincial capital) in the middle of nowhere
  2. Xiangkhouang Province: mostly lush green nature, still full of UXOs!
  3. Tourism: only a handful of visitors coming to the Plain of Jars
  4. Lao-Falang: having a pizza and lasagne at an original Italian restaurant
  5. Roadtrip: finally reaching the next city after 10 hours of driving

Image sources

  1. View over the Phonsavan city centre
  2. Empty roads in the heart of Phonsavan
  3. Selling street food at the local market
  4. Shop selling only in small colourful packages
  5. Locals having lunch in a small restaurant

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