Phou Kout Mountain to be major Xieng Khuang tourism attraction
Authorities in Xieng Khuang province are developing the historical site at Phou Kout Mountain as a tourist attraction in the province aside from the well-known Plain of Jars. An official from the province’s Department of Information, Culture and Tourism revealed the project to Vientiane Times on Tuesday, which he hopes will successfully draw more visitors. The department Director Mr Vongsa Duangthongla said the site would be a top promotional priority next year to coincide with Visit Laos Year and the province hosting the national games in November 2018. Phou Kout Mountain was a strategic location during the fight for national liberation, where a crucial battle between the liberation army and the old government administration force took place. The stronghold is to this day known as iron-topped’ Phou Kout Mountain.
