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Ban Khong Destination Guide
Touring Ban Khong in Laos
Ban Khong in the region of Xiangkhoang is a city located in Laos - some 122 mi or ( 197 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital city .
Time in Ban Khong is now 10:15 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Vientiane " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Lampang, Hanoi, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, and Vientiane. Being here already, consider visiting Lampang . Check out our recommendations for Ban Khong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Phonsavan
Phonsavan (population 37,507) is the new capital of Xieng Khouang Province, Laos. The name stands for "hills of paradise". Phonsavan is the provincial capital of Xieng Khouang province. The countryside is soon dominated by green hills and pine forests. Villages consist of colourful wooden houses. Cattle raising is one of the main agricultural activities and Hmong cowboys with brown and violet cowboy hats are a common sight. During Hmong New Year there are even bullfights in the city.
Located at 19.46 103.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Xieng Khouang Airport
Xieng Khouang Airport is an airport in Phonsavan, Laos. Its name is derived from the Xiangkhoang Plateau, which gives name to the province on which it is located.
Located at 19.44 103.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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