Phonsavan is the new capital of Xieng Khouang
Because Khoon, the old capital of Xieng Khouang, was utterly destroyed during the Vietnam War.
Its most famous attraction is the nearby Plain of Jars.
Vang Vieng is on Highway #13 between Vientiane and Luang Prabang.
The area’s main attraction is the dramatic landscape surrounding Vang Vieng.