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Discover Ban Khan-Gnèng
Ban Khan-Gnèng in Champasak is a town in Laos about 3,537 mi (or 5,693 km) south-east of Jamkhaneh, the country's capital city.
Current time in Ban Khan-Gnèng is now 07:40 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Vientiane with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 10 airports near Ban Khan-Gnèng, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Laos is Pakse International Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Laos is Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), South.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pakse, Phonthong, Khong Chiam, Sirindhorn and Pakxong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F
Morning Temperature | 22°C / 71 °F |
Evening Temperature | 25°C / 78 °F |
Night Temperature | 22°C / 71 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 9% |
Air Humidity | 70% |
Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 82% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Wednesday, 6th of November 2024
30°C (85 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
Thursday, 7th of November 2024
29°C (85 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 8th of November 2024
27°C (80 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Videos from this area
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Mekong. Ekor´s Village | Culture - Planet Doc Full Documentaries
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Boat Racing Festival at Nong Hoy village in Pakse 02
http://saodarly.com Ban Nong Hoy in Pakse, Laos.
Pakse to Don Det, Laos
Pakse markets,the nearby waterfalls of Tat Fan and Tat Yuang,the trip by sangthaew to the southern islands Don Khong and Don Det near the Cambodian border. The waterfalls Kon Phapheng and Li ...
End of Buddhist Lent in Pakse, Laos 10
Giving alms in Pakse, Laos. I'm walking on my knees here so sorry for lots of movement.
Talat Phor Don
http://saodarly.com Views from Talat Otop on the second floor in Pakse, Laos. You can see the hospital to the right.
Talat Dao Heuang New Pakse Market
http://saodarly.com Grocery shopping at Talat Dao Heuang New Parket Market, Laos.
Khao Tom Preparation
Preparing ingredients for wrapping up Khao Tom (steamed sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves) in Pakse, Laos for a Boun. http://saodarly.com.
Blessing Ceremony for Boat Racing Festival 06
Blessing ceremony before heading off to Pakse Boat Racing Festival.
Pickled Fish at Talat Dao Heuang, Pakse, Laos
http://saodarly.com Pickled Fish and Pickled Fish Roe at Talat Dao Heuang New Pakse Market, Laos.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Mekong
The Mekong is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia. It is the world's 12th-longest river and the 7th-longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,350 km, and it drains an area of 795,000 km, discharging 475 km of water annually. From the Tibetan Plateau this river runs through China's Yunnan province, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Pakse
Pakse or Pakxe is the capital and most populous city in the southern province of Champasak, making it the third most populous city in Laos. It has a population of about 87,000, situated at the confluence of the Xe Don and Mekong Rivers. It also served as the capital of the Kingdom of Champasak until it was unified with the rest of Laos in 1946.
Pakse International Airport
Pakse International Airport is one of the few international airports in Laos. Pakse is the former southern capital city of the Champasak Kingdom.
Champasak Palace
Champasak Palace, in Pakse, Laos, was a former residence of the Prince of Champasak, Chao Boun Oum. It was built for Prince Boun Oum, as a residence, but he had to abandon it in 1974, before it was finished as the Royal Lao government was overthrown by the communist Pathet Lao. After the revolution, the building was completed and served as a venue for the Communist party congresses and accommodation for visiting dignitaries.
Champasak Stadium
The Champasak Stadium or Champassack Stadium is a newly built football stadium in Pakse, Laos. It is the home of Champasak FC and it is located just north of the Daoruang Market. It has blue and green tribunes and a proper running track around the field. The stadium is sometimes used for ceremonies and concerts. in 2010, when it had a seating capacity of 5,000, it was expanded. The stadium now holds up to 11,000 people.