Phongsaly Old Town (Old Chinese Quarter)
ຜົ້ງສາລີ
The old hillside quarter preserves rammed-earth walls, timber houses, and tile-roofed buildings, with a strong Yunnan border-region character.
Phongsaly has long had close trade ties with Yunnan. Along the stone-paved slopes of the old quarter stand rammed-earth walls, wooden houses, and black-tiled roofs. You may see elderly residents sitting in their doorways, and shops with signs in Chinese characters. A few two-storey buildings from the French colonial era also remain. The area is small, so a walk takes about an hour. Combine it with Phou Fa Hill and the Ethnic Museum for a half-day tour. Ask for permission before photographing people.
Opening hours
All day