Phou Keng

 mountain, viewpoint, quarry, historic landmark, historic remains

Phu Keng Jar Quarry site, also known as Keng Mountain. Plain of jars on a big hill.

This Jar site is a little different to most, as the jars are located on the side on a very steep mountain.
Apart from the Quarry and the jars, there’s Secret tunnels with a hidden room that was used during the Vietnam war at the very top, as well as a cave.

I think this site has only been opened for about 8 months, but not sure. The Lao government 2 million dollars to make this an assessable tourist attraction.

I’ve read that there’s over 1000 steps from the bottom to the top, I would say there would be at least 2000-2500 steps… it’s a long way to the top, but well worth it.

Hot Tips. Take a torch, carry plenty of water, and don’t attempt the climb with a hangover.

The site is about 14kms from the centre of Phonsavan.

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