Phongsali

Province

Phongsali (French: Phongsali, Lao: ຜົ້ງ ສາ ລີ, [ p ʰ ː On sǎ lí ː ] ) is the capital of Phongsali Province in Northern Laos.

Geography and climate

The city is Phongsali province capital with about 6,000 inhabitants. It is located at about 1430 meters on the slopes of Mount Phu Fa ( 1625 meters). Phongsali is considered a summer resort with pleasant temperatures around 25-30 ° C, but often falling rain. In winter, between November and March, however, it is with daytime temperatures around 10-18 ° C pretty cool, but mostly sunny.

Things to Do

• Center of town Phongsali - The homes of Hor, built in yunnanesischen style with ornate wooden fronts that characterize the town center. This in Yunnan itself largely destroyed historic architecture is preserved in Phongsali. The city was not destroyed like all other cities in northern Laos, Luang Prabang except in the Vietnam War by bombing.
• 400 - year - old tea plantation in Ban Komaen - are located in the village of Ban Komaen, 18 kilometers of pistes of Phongsali city harvested up to six meters high and according to local data up to 400 years old tea trees, tea According to experts, the oldest tea trees in the world. As Pu -erh tea, he is one of the teas of the highest quality. The large root system of old trees reaches deep into the mineral- rich soil. This gives the, Phongsali Tea ' its special aroma and taste.
• Eco - Trekking - A variety of proven trekking through jungles and remote mountain villages often narrow paths. We spend the night in the villages in a family house, which is equipped with mattresses and blankets. The families also prepare food for their guests.