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Ban Phya Destination Guide
Touring Ban Phya in Laos
Ban Phya in the region of Louangphabang is located in Laos - some 121 mi or ( 195 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital city .
Time in Ban Phya is now 12:54 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Vientiane " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, and Vientiane. 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 Phya ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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elephant ride
mahout course in Elephant Camp, Luang Prabang ..
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng by bicycle
The end of the first (of many) downhills between Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. ..
Waterfall
Des chutes d'eau non loin de Luang Prabang au Laos ..
Crossing the mighty mekong.wmv
Part of a documentary film, recording the expedition undertaken in 2009 to find the sauce of the Luang Prabang Spaghetti. After weeks of painstaking progress through the jungle our intrepid adventurer ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Wat Pa Phon Phao
Wat Pa Phon Phao, also Wat Phon Phao, Wat Phonphao, or Wat Phol Phao, meaning "Peacefulness Temple", is a Buddhist temple situated on a hill in the southeast of Luang Prabang, Laos, across the Nam Khan River from Luang Prabang Airport. The temple, a golden stupa, is used as a forest meditation retreat, and was once headed by the abbot Ajahn Saisamut, a noted Lao Buddhist teacher. His funeral in 1992 was one of the largest funeral services Laos had ever seen.
Located at 19.88 102.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Kuang Si Falls
The Kuang Si Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi or known as Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three tier waterfall about 29 kilometres south of Luang Prabang in Laos. These waterfalls are a favourite side trip for tourists in Luang Prabang. The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. These lead to the main fall with a 60 metres cascade. The falls are accessed via a trail to a left of the falls. The water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream.
Located at 19.75 101.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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.
Located at 19.88 102.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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.
Located at 19.88 102.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 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 24 km away
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