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Ban Xong-Tai Destination Guide

Touring Ban Xong-Tai in Laos

Ban Xong-Tai in the region of Louangphabang is located in Laos - some 131 mi or ( 210 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital city .

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Time in Ban Xong-Tai is now 03:56 PM (Friday) . 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, Nan, and Khon Kaen. Being here already, consider visiting Chiang Mai . Check out our recommendations for Ban Xong-Tai ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.75 101.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Luang Prabang, Waterfalls of Laos

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.

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Located at 19.88 102.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 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.

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Located at 19.88 102.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 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 27 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.

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Located at 19.89 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Tags: Luang Prabang