Delve into Ban Tapheung in Laos
Ban Tapheung in the region of Houaphan is a city in Laos - some 181 mi or ( 291 km ) North-East of Vientiane , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Tapheung is now 03:35 AM (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: Son La, Huế, Hoa Binh, Hanoi, and Dien Bien Phu. While being here, make sure to check out Son La . 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 Tapheung ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Road Trip to Mai Chau
Taking a trip to Mai Chau Vietnam starting in Ha Noi. The trip took about 4 hours with many small stops along the way. ..
Muang Vaen Young Weaver
Some of our favorite textiles come from the remote Lao village of Muang Vaen, about three hours southwest of Sam Neua. Talented weavers start young in Muang Vaen and we've bought several beautiful sil ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Viengxay caves
The Viengxay caves in Houaphanh Province of North-Eastern Laos are an extensive network of caves in limestone mountains. Four-hundred eighty of these caves were used by the Pathet Lao during the Second Indochina War to shelter from American bombardment. Up to 23,000 people lived in the caves, which contained a hospital, a school, Pathet Lao offices, bakeries, shops, and even a theatre. The area was home to the Communist army, who were fighting the royalist forces, based in Vientiane.
Located at 20.40 104.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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