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Ban Dong Destination Guide
Touring Ban Dong in Laos
Ban Dong in the region of Khouèng Viangchan is a city located in Laos - some 22 mi or ( 35 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital city .
Time in Ban Dong is now 05:07 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Vientiane " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, and Nong Khai. Being here already, consider visiting Chiang Mai . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Ban Dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Laos Trip 1 - 20 dec
Videos from the recce trip ..
Travelling with Motorbikes in Laos
Just a short clip from us riding through Laos with Claudine and Marcel from Canada. Recorded in january 2007 ..
Laos: Scooter ride between Vientiane and Nadi
We stopped to pan the area, somewhere on a dirt road between 10 and 13. ..
Robert swinging in Vang Vieng
Swinging into the Nam Xong river in Vang Vieng, Laos. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Ban Dong
The Battle of Ban Dong was a major battle of the Vietnam War that took place in Laos, involving the North and South Vietnamese armies. The battle lasted from February 8 to March 20, 1971. Before Operation Lam Son 719 began, intelligence indicated that North Vietnam had permanently placed logistical units in the Ban Dong area, especially along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The logistical units were supported by one regular division, with another one ready for rapid deployment.
Located at 18.28 102.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
New Laos National Stadium
New Laos National Stadium is a new multi-use stadium in Vientiane, Laos, that was built in 2009 It was used mostly for football matches as well as athletics events and was used to host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games. Upon completion, it replaced the previous Laos National Stadium.
Located at 18.06 102.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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