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Touring Ban Houaynokpit in Laos
Ban Houaynokpit in the region of Louangphabang is located in Laos - some 129 mi or ( 207 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital city .
Time in Ban Houaynokpit is now 05:21 PM (Sunday) . 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 Houaynokpit ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Laos-6-Flight Luang Prabang to Vientiane in propellor aircraft
First shots were made a day earlier from the central hill in Luang Prabang. It was the same airplane I was going to take a day later. The flight lasted 35 minutes, hardly worth it, but due to flooding ..
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 ..
Luang Prabang, Laos
Mary discovers Luang Prabang, a world heritage site in Laos, with joy, hunger, and ranting. Buy Mary's NEW book on her travels: Kitten Heels in Kathmandu, the Adventures of a Female Vagabond (Friends ..
Laos: Luang Prabang and Kuangsi waterfall, (HD-video).mp4
Visit to temples in the city and nearby Kuangsi waterfall. Luang Prabang is a very nice town. Friendly people, lots of restaurants. At Kuangsi a lot of smaller waterfalls lead to a very high fall. ..
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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 11 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 km away
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