Savannakhet Travel Attractions

General Information of Savannakhet province
Located          :     In central part of the country
Total Area       :     21,774 square meters
Population       :     850,000
15 Districts   :     Khanthabuly, Outhoumphone, Atsaphangthong, Phine, Sepone, Nong, Thapangthong, Songkhone, Champhone, Xonbuly, Xaybuly, Vilabuly, Atsaphone, Xayphouthong and Thaphalanxay
Capital            :     Khanthabuly
Fine French architecture bears testimony to the importance of Savannakhet during the colonial era. The name Savannakhet means “The land of Fertility Suitable for Agriculture”
There are 11 ethnic minorities include Lowland Lao, Phouthai, Thai Dam, Katang, Mongkong, Vali, Lava, Soui, Kapo, kaleung and Ta-oi
History
The area of Savannakhet Province was under influence of the  Champa Kingdom from 7th to 10th century, followed by the Khmer Kingdom until 13th century. Heun Hin (“Stone House”) along the Mekong River and some ornaments of That Ing Hang(“Ing Hang Stupa”) prove this historical fact. Then, the Lan Xang Kingdom established in 14th century covered Savannakhet.Savannakhet Province, especially its capital town, had been developed significantly as the administrative and commercial center of Southern Laos during the French era in 19th century