Plain of Jars

About

Covered in megalithic stone vessels and nobody knows who built them

Why go

• A mysterious archaeological site featuring thousands of ancient stone jars scattered across the countryside

Must try

• Visit site 1, 2, and 3
• See site 1 and 3 which are sort of nearby

Pro tips

• Base out of phonsavan, the closest town
• Plan 2 days to see sites 1, 2, and 3 properly
• Stay within the white MAG markers on every site
• Consult maps.me for trail information

Good to know

• Outside the markers is genuinely unsafe
• The area was the most heavily bombed place per capita

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (256 reviews)

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