Phonsavan Sights

  1. Lao War Memorial

    The hill-top with the Lao War Memorial affords sweeping views of Phonsavan. Built in 1998, the monument is inscribed with the slogan 'The nation remembers your sacrifice'. Large, polished granite slabs standing nearby bear the inscribed names of PL soldiers who died in the area. The stupa like monument allegedly contains the bones of 4500 who died during the war.

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  2. Vietnamese War Memorial

    At the Vietnamese War Memorial , the faux stupa contains the bones of Vietnamese soldiers who died in battle in northeastern Laos, and is emblazoned with the inscription 'Lao-Vietnamese solidarity and generosity forever'. If the gates are locked, wait for a caretaker to come along and unlock them.

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