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Ban Naxao Destination Guide

Delve into Ban Naxao in Laos

Ban Naxao in the region of Louangphabang is a city in Laos - some 134 mi or ( 215 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Ban Naxao

Current time in Ban Naxao is now 04:49 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Vientiane " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Udon Thani, Nan, and Khon Kaen. While being here, 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. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ban Naxao ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Oudom Xay to Louang Phrabang bus trip Laos (Sept 2009)

7:42 min by fishman25
Views: 13603 Rating: 5.00

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 ..

Louang Phrabang Town Tour Laos (Sept 2009)

4:07 min by fishman25
Views: 5920 Rating: 4.80

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) Luang Phrabang is a city in Laos; it was ..


BBC Fast Track: Journey along the Mekong

3:39 min by michelleaway
Views: 1016 Rating: 5.00

Beginning her journey in northern Laos, Michelle Jana Chan follows the Mekong River -- exploring temples and spotting Irrawaddy dolphins -- through Cambodia down to the delta in Vietnam. ..

Luang Prabang - Laos - with Travel Indochina

3:30 min by TravelIndochina1993
Views: 901 Rating: 5.00

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang in Laos. Take a unique cooking class, bathe elephants, explore the Kuang Si Falls & much more. www.travelindochina.com ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Wat Manorom

Wat Manorom is a major Buddhist temple and monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos. There are several theories as to the date of its founding; it may have been founded in 1372 or 1375 by Samsenthai, but it may also date from the reign of Laasaenthai Bouvanaat around 1492. The great bronze Buddha, 6 meters high, in the nave dates from the 1370s.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.88 102.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: 1372 establishments, Buddhist temples in Laos

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, or Louangphrabang, is a city located in north central Laos, at the confluence of the Nam Khan river and Mekong River about 425 km north of Vientiane. It is the capital of Luang Prabang Province. The population of the city is about 50,000. The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. It had also been known by the ancient name of Chiang Thong. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.88 102.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Buddhist pilgrimages, Luang Prabang, Populated places in Luang Prabang Province, Populated places on the Mekong River, World Heritage Sites in Laos

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.

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Located at 19.89 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in Laos, Luang Prabang

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.89 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Luang Prabang

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.89 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: History museums, Luang Prabang, Museums in Laos, Palaces in Laos, Royal residences in Laos