2024 Cha Ho Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)
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Explore the Plain of Jars in Laos and uncover a thousand-year-old mystery.
🌟 Highlights:
The Plain of Jars is a mysterious ancient site in Xieng Khouang, northern Laos, consisting of hundreds of giant stone jars. These jars date back to between 500 BC and 200 AD and are believed to have been used to store bones and sacrificial items. The Plain of Jars is still full of mysteries, attracting visitors from all over the world to explore.
🚉 Transportation:
1. From Luang Prabang: Take a long-distance bus or rent a motorcycle. The journey takes about 6 hours.
2. From Vientiane: Fly or take a long-distance bus to Xieng Khouang, then transfer to local transportation to the Plain of Jars. The whole journey takes about 6–8 hours.
📝 Tips:
The roads in Laos are particularly bad. If you get carsick, prepare some motion sickness medicine.
🗓 Itinerary:
1. Best time to visit: The Plain of Jars is open all year round, but the best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April, when the weather is cool and the roads are in good condition.
✅ Must-do:
The Plain of Jars is divided into three main areas: Sites 1, 2, and 3. It is recommended to visit in the following order:
a. Site 1: This is the largest and best-preserved area of the Plain of Jars, with over 300 jars. Follow the marked paths to see them all.
b. Site 2: Located near Site 1, it is smaller in scale, but the carvings on the jars are more exquisite.
c. Site 3: Located further away from the first two sites, you will need to take a motorcycle or rent a car to get there. There are fewer jars here, but the environment is quieter.
⏳ Duration:
It takes about 2–3 hours to visit the Plain of Jars. Visitors interested in archaeology can spend half a day exploring.
📝 Tips:
1. Wear comfortable clothes: The Plain of Jars is mostly gravel, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes.
2. Sun protection and hydration: The sun is strong in the Plain of Jars, so take sun protection measures and bring plenty of water.
3. Respect local customs: When visiting the Plain of Jars, respect local customs and do not touch the jars to avoid damaging the artifacts.
🌟 Local must-sees:
1. Xieng Khouang Market: After visiting the Plain of Jars, head to Xieng Khouang Market to taste local food and buy handicrafts.
2. Xieng Khouang History Museum: Learn about the history and culture of Laos. The museum houses artifacts related to the Plain of Jars.
3. Tropical rainforest adventure: There is a tropical rainforest near the Plain of Jars, where you can go hiking or kayaking and get close to nature.
Plain of Jars Site 3
#familytrips2024 This area has alot of history to it and was very cool to read informational signs and walk around. The field extended pretty far out however some areas are blocked due to undetonated explosives. It also included a neat little cave, some bomb craters left from the war and a visitor center. Unfortunately some jars had a couple of trash and litter in them but nevertheless, a great place to visit if you like ancient, old and mysterious structures.
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