Delve into Ban Houadong in Laos
Ban Houadong in the region of Viangchan is a city in Laos close to Vientiane , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Houadong is now 01:03 AM (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, Wang Saphung, Udon Thani, and Ubon Ratchathani. 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 Houadong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Laos: Overnight trains, Vientiane & Vang Vieng Joeandlaura's photos around Vientiane (vacation)
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The World's Most Boring Capital City Dmp3380's photos around Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep
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Vientiane: Capital city of Laos Danilovescats's photos around Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep
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Loas: Vientiane - a walk along the canals
In this movie I take a walk along the course of the Hongsak & Hongseng canals of Vientiane. The Hongsak begins close to the Mekong River in Pakpasak, adjacent to the Mekong River Commission Secretaria ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kingdom of Laos
The Kingdom of Laos was a sovereign state from 1953 until December 1975, when Pathet Lao overthrew the government and created the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Given self-rule in 1949 as part of a federation with the rest of French Indochina, the 1953 Franco-Lao Treaty finally established a sovereign, independent Laos, but did not stipulate who would rule the country.
Located at 17.97 102.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Lao National Museum
The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. In 2007, the United States donated a grant to help develop the museum. This museum, which was originally built in 1925 as the French governor’s residence, presents the history of Laos, highlighting the Laotian people’s struggle to free the country from foreign occupiers and imperialist forces.
Located at 17.97 102.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan
Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan (Temple of the Heavy Buddha) is one of many Buddhist Monasteries that are present in the city of Vientiane in Laos. This name is given to the temple due to the large, bronze Phra Ong Teu Buddha image that is present within the temple: the largest Buddha in Vientiane.
Located at 17.97 102.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
That Dam
That Dam (Lao for Black Stupa) is a large stupa located in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Many Laotians believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827.
Located at 17.97 102.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Patuxai
Patuxai is a war monument in the centre of Vientiane, Laos, which was built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai is dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanising the name from the Laotian language, it is variously transliterated as Patuxai, Patuxay, Patousai and Patusai. It is also called Patuxai Arch or the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane as it resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Located at 17.97 102.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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