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Ban Houaymiang Destination Guide
Delve into Ban Houaymiang in Laos
Ban Houaymiang in the region of Louangphabang is a city in Laos - some 143 mi or ( 229 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Houaymiang is now 08:19 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 Houaymiang ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Lue Cotton Preparation
This video was taken about six years ago when we visited a Lue village on the banks of the Nam Ou River (you have to cross the river to reach the village). It's a classic Lue village and almost always ..
Luang Probang and Kouang Si Waterfalls, Laos
A travel tour video which features highlights of buildings and people of Luang Probang - plus offers a visual tour of the nearby beautiful waterfalls. Includes classic Laotian and Asian background mus ..
Mekong River
Speed rafting continued. There's no large usable road from Thailand through Laos, the Mekong river is the main route. Its a two day journey from the Thai border to Luang Prabang, the second largest ci ..
Mekong ride in Laos Part 2
Der ´ Mae Nam Mekong´ ( Mutter aller Flüsse ) ist wirklich ein lohnendes Reiseziel. Egal ob Hoch oder Niedrigwasser, die Landschachft ist atemberaubend schön. ( siehe das schöne. blende das andere aus ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 km away
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