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Ban Kengkhen Destination Guide
Discover Ban Kengkhen in Laos
Ban Kengkhen in the region of Louangphabang is a town located in Laos - some 148 mi or ( 238 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital .
Local time in Ban Kengkhen is now 04:02 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Vientiane " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Udon Thani, Nan, and Khon Kaen. When in this area, you might want to check out Chiang Mai . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Ban Kengkhen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Ban Phu Leuy Shaman
Almost all Hmong are animists and shamans are essential for the well-being of any village. Since most remote, mountaintop villages like Ban Phu Leuy don't have easy access to medical care (the nearest ..
Mai's Uncle
For Mai to translate ..
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 ..
MEKONG RIVER CON SPEED BOAT
Navigazione sul Mê Kông con una speed boat a 70 km/h!!!!! ADRENALINA PURA ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Pak Ou Caves
Near Pak Ou (mouth of the Ou river) the Tham Ting (lower cave) and the Tham Theung (upper cave) are caves overlooking the Mekong River, 25 km to the north of Luang Prabang, Laos. They are a group of two caves on the west side of the Mekong river, about two hours upstream from the centre of Luang Prabang, and have become well known by tourists. The caves are noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures.
Located at 20.05 102.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Nam Ou
The Nam Ou is one of the most important rivers of Laos. It runs 448 km from Phongsaly Province to Luang Prabang Provincehttp://www. un. int/lao/laos_in_brief. htm. Along with the Mekong, the Nam Ou is the only natural channel suitable for large-draft boat transportation. Near its confluence with the Mekong are the Pak Ou Caves, famous for their Buddha statues.
Located at 20.05 102.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong (or Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple, located on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art. There are over twenty structures on the grounds including a sim, shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees.
Located at 19.90 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Wat Sen
Wat Sen, Luang Prabang also known as Wat Sene Souk Haram is a Buddhist temple, located in Luang Phrabang, Laos.
Located at 19.90 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Big Brother Mouse
Big Brother Mouse is a not-for-profit publishing project in Laos. Big Brother Mouse focuses on publishing books that improve literacy and quality of life; and on making those books accessible, particularly in rural Lao villages. Books are scarce in Laos. Many people have never read anything except old textbooks and government pamphlets.
Located at 19.90 102.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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