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Laos, Phongsaly Province, Phou Fha Stupa (phou Fha)
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Phou Fha Stupa (phou Fha) Before reaching Phongsaly (make sure to read it correctly) Phou Fha Stupa .. Phongsaly Eating at a Phongsaly local's home From Muang Khwa to Dien Bien Phu Phongsaly Bus Station 2014 Guesthouses in Phongsaly Boat from Had Sa to Muang Khwa Phongsaly Morning Market 2014 Most tourist attractions in Phongsaly require booking through tour companies in Phongsaly town. You can buy day tour packages to visit remote hill tribe villages like the small Htin village or go trekking, which foreigners enjoy.
Touring Phongsaly town doesn’t take long because it’s a small town. Visiting the market and walking around the houses takes about an hour. However, Phongsaly also has a city mountain named after the town, located at an elevation above sea level. It has long been a popular spot for tourists to enjoy views of Phongsaly town. Just a few years ago, the Lao government built a stupa on this mountain, naming it
This made Phou Fha a spot where tourists not only come for the view but also to pay respects and admire the famous stupa at the top. Originally, Phou Fha had 888 steps divided into two sections of 400 steps each. Halfway up, there is a wide resting area with tables and picnic spots where you can bring food and drinks to enjoy. This resting point can be reached by driving around the mountain, but from here on, to reach the stupa, you must walk the remaining 400 steps.
As mentioned, Phongsaly lacks many recreational spots, so this resting area at Phou Fha is a popular relaxation spot for young people to sit, relax, and enjoy the breeze with Beer Lao. This resting spot does not offer a beautiful view of Phongsaly but is more peaceful and quiet. There are about 10 picnic tables here. On dry days, many visitors come. Beyond this resting point, officials collect an entrance fee of 16 baht, which is worth it considering the long journey.
Paying 16 baht to see the view of Phongsaly town is reasonable. If you ride a motorcycle up, the fee is 8 baht per bike, and camera fees are 20 baht per camera. On the day I climbed Phou Fha, it rained in the morning, making the weather even better. I was the only visitor there that morning. Zooming in, you can clearly see Phongsaly, a small town in a valley. From talking with locals, I learned that if you visit Phou Fha during the rainy season,
there will be many leeches. You must prepare leech repellent, leech-proof shoes, and have someone unstick them for you. I personally dislike leeches very much, so I definitely won’t come to Phou Fha in the rainy season. Haha. When I reached the top, I felt refreshed seeing the view of Phongsaly town nestled in the valley. The tallest buildings are only two stories; the rest are old, low houses. The weather at the top is very comfortable due to its latitude, similar to Hong Kong, and its elevation of 1626 meters above sea level.
(Phu Kradueng 1316 m, Doi Inthanon Chiang Mai 2565 m) I stayed at the top until I recovered from fatigue, then slowly walked down. The descent took a short time, similar to all mountains worldwide. Afterwards, I greeted locals and learned that every year on a certain date, there is a celebration for the Phou Fha Stupa, held as an annual event. In Laos, the people are divided into three groups: Lao Theung, Lao Lum, and Lao Sung, each with different spoken languages.
For example, people from Vientiane or the lowlands speak a language similar to Isan, which is Lao Lum. Most hill tribes belong to Lao Sung, and another group is Lao Theung. In Phongsaly, there are many Lao Theung people. ...Mr.Hotsia At first, I walked on a normal road enjoying the view; this was before starting the Phou Fha stairs. The first set of stairs before halfway is narrow like this. Imagine during the rainy season when leeches jump from the roadside—can you avoid them? Therefore, avoid visiting during the rainy season.
Come to Phou Fha in the winter. The light relieves fatigue before reaching halfway. The popular picnic resting spot for Phongsaly people is ahead. The path continues with over 400 steps to the Phou Fha summit. There is a staff rest area and a shop accessible by vehicle here. The inscription about Phou Fha’s history is in Lao but faded. Adults pay 4,000 kip or the old man guarding Phou Fha collects the entrance fee. Keep going, only half the way left. Almost at the top. Finally arrived, at last, sigh.
View of Phongsaly town from Phou Fha summit View of Phongsaly from Phou Fha summit Phou Fha Stupa on Phou Fha mountain Halfway picnic spot on Phou Fha mountain Casual photos on the way down from Phou Fha
