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Ban Tinpha in the region of Louangphabang is a place located in Laos - some 130 mi or ( 210 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital .
Local time in Ban Tinpha is now 02:58 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Vientiane " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, and Chiang Klang. When in this area, you might want to check out Chiang Mai . We discovered 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 Tinpha ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 ..
Meet the people of Laos - Travel Indochina
Interacting with local people is a key experience on all our tours. Hear how we do it in Laos. www.travelindochina.com ..
Kuang Si ropes
Waterfalls, near Luang Prabang, Laos, November 2012 ..
Crossing the mighty mekong.wmv
Part of a documentary film, recording the expedition undertaken in 2009 to find the sauce of the Luang Prabang Spaghetti. After weeks of painstaking progress through the jungle our intrepid adventurer ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kuang Si Falls
The Kuang Si Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi or known as Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three tier waterfall about 29 kilometres south of Luang Prabang in Laos. These waterfalls are a favourite side trip for tourists in Luang Prabang. The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. These lead to the main fall with a 60 metres cascade. The falls are accessed via a trail to a left of the falls. The water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream.
Located at 19.75 101.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 14 km away
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