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Ban Chong Destination Guide
Explore Ban Chong in Laos
Ban Chong in the region of Louangphabang is a town in Laos - some 138 mi or ( 222 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital city .
Current time in Ban Chong is now 10:02 PM (Sunday) . 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 Chong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 ..
BBC Fast Track: Journey along the Mekong
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
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 ..
Discover Laos with Travel Indochina
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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.
Located at 19.75 101.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 km away
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 15 km away
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