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Ban Longnget Destination Guide
Delve into Ban Longnget in Laos
Ban Longnget in the region of Louangphabang is a city in Laos - some 141 mi or ( 228 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Longnget is now 06:11 AM (Monday) . 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, Khon Kaen, and Vientiane. While being here, make sure to check out Chiang Mai . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ban Longnget ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 21 km away
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 22 km away
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