 Houa
Phan
Houa
Phan province is situated in the northeast of Laos and was the
base of the Lao People's Revolutionary Army activities. There
are over 100 caves in the Vieng Xai district of Houa Phanh many
of which were used as hideouts and bunkers during the Indochina
war.
Lao
Aviation flies daily to the capital Xam Neua from Vientiane
- for flight information, please click
here for Lao Aviation's flight schedule.
The
most famous caves in the area are:
Tham
Than Souphanouvong: formerly known as Tham Phapount. In 1964,
Prince Souphanouvong set up his residence in this cave.
Tham Than Kaysone: formerly known as Tham Yonesong, was established
for the residence of Mr. Kaysone Phomvihane. Tham Than
Khamtay: was the residence of Mr. Khamtay Siphandone, consisting
of many area, such as a meeting room, reception room and research
room.
Other
attractions include Keo Nong Vay Temple located in Xam Neua
district.
Hot
springs in Xam Tay district are located about 154 km away from
Xam Neua the waters reach a temperature of around 40 degrees
Celcius. Xam Tay waterfall is located Xam Tay district.
Saleu
and Nasala villages, well known for their weaving activities,
located in Xieng Kor district on the road No: 6 to Xieng Khouang
province 125 km away from Xam Neua.
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