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Delve into Ban Phakhom in Laos
Ban Phakhom in the region of Louangphabang is a city in Laos - some 128 mi or ( 205 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Phakhom is now 05:29 PM (Sunday) . 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 . 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 Phakhom ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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
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 ..
elephant ride
mahout course in Elephant Camp, Luang Prabang ..
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng by bicycle
The end of the first (of many) downhills between Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. ..
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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 15 km away
Luang Prabang International Airport
Luang Prabang International Airport, is one of the few international airports in Laos. The airport is located in Luang Prabang. Until February 2011 it was considered a risky place to land due to the mountainous terrain surrounding the airport, but since then it has been modernized, making the airport significantly safer.
Located at 19.90 102.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 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 17 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 17 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 17 km away
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