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Ban Houayving Destination Guide
Explore Ban Houayving in Laos
Ban Houayving in the region of Louangphabang is a town in Laos - some 145 mi or ( 234 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital city .
Current time in Ban Houayving is now 02:39 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Vientiane " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Udon Thani, Nan, and Khon Kaen. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Chiang Mai . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Ban Houayving ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Little Laos
A tilt-shift film by Joerg Daiber. Shot in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls, Nong Kiao, Luang Namtha, Phonsavan and Houayxay in Laos. WATCH FULL SCREEN! Follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com ..
Good Morning from Luang Prabang with Love - Part I
It is amazing how Luang Prabang can stand still in time for over three decades. While every city in the world has charting ahead toward building a new and modern city, every tile and brick on the root ..
Oudom Xay to Louang Phrabang bus trip Laos (Sept 2009)
1 USD = 18000 VND (Vietnam Dong) 1 USD = 8500 LAK (Laos Kip) 1 USD = 3.5 RM (Ringgit Malaysia) 1 USD = 6.5 MMK (Myanmar Kyat) 1 USD = 4250 KHR (Cambodia Riel) Bus trip will take about 5 hours, distanc ..
Laos: Luang Prabang
All about Laos on www.totallaos.com Luang Prabang is a beautiful city on the Mekong in Laos, where we visit some temples. Among others, we visit the Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Visoun. Also we climb the P ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Royal Palace, Luang Prabang
The Royal Palace (official name "Haw Kham") in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The site for the palace was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly below the palace and be received there. After the death of King Sisavang Vong, the Crown Prince Savang Vatthana and his family were the last to occupy the grounds.
Located at 19.89 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham often simply Wat Mai or Wat May is a Buddhist template or wat in Luang Prabang, Laos. It is the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang. Built in the 18th century it is located near the Royal Palace Museum. An emerald Buddha statue sits inside the red-gold interior.
Located at 19.89 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong (or Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple, located on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art. There are over twenty structures on the grounds including a sim, shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees.
Located at 19.90 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Big Brother Mouse
Big Brother Mouse is a not-for-profit publishing project in Laos. Big Brother Mouse focuses on publishing books that improve literacy and quality of life; and on making those books accessible, particularly in rural Lao villages. Books are scarce in Laos. Many people have never read anything except old textbooks and government pamphlets.
Located at 19.90 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Phou si
Mount Phou Si, also written Mount Phu Si, is a 100m high hill in the centre of the old town of Luang Prabang. It lies in the heart of the old town peninsula and is bordered on one side by the Mekong River and on the other side by the Nam Khan River. The hill is a local religious site, and houses several Buddhist shrines. Halfway up the hill, overlooking the Nam Khan is Wat Tham Phou Si, a Buddhist temple.
Located at 19.89 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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