Phou Hin Poun National Biodiversity Conservation Area

The conservation area spans 1,801 square kilometers of limestone karst formations, featuring numerous caves, underground rivers, and dense evergreen forests.

The protected area, established in 1993, holds significant geological records, including discoveries of species previously thought extinct for 11 million years.

Local communities within the conservation area maintain traditional practices while adapting to conservation requirements that protect the natural environment.

Visitors can access the conservation area from Vientiane by bus or car to Khammouane Province, with November to May offering the most favorable conditions.

The area contains 113 mammal species, including the Laotian rock rat, 160 bird species, and 81 reptile species across its limestone mountain terrain.

GPS coordinates: 17.74600,104.80000

Latest update: April 12, 2025 19:17