The Plain of Jars, the main attraction in
Xieng Khouang Province, Laos, is a highland
plain about 1000 meters above sea level, where ancient giant-size stone jars were
scattered around the area in three main sites.
Plain of Jars
There are more than 60 sites of stone jars in different groups on
the vast plateau in Xieng Khouang province. The sites located in the middle of the
plateau, the ones opened to visitors, are named Site 1, Site 2 and Site 3.
The jars
come in different sizes. The majority is 1.5 meter in diameter and height, but the
biggest one can reach a height of 3.25 meters.Researchers have advanced different
theories as to the function of the stone jars, which are estimated to be 2,500 to
3,000 years old.
Approximately 52 km north of Phonsavan,
hot spring will appeal
to travelers in search of relaxation. The water of both, Ban Noi (Little Spring)
and Ban Yai (Big Spring), reach a temperature of around 60 C.
