Ban Pakhen
in Luang Prabang Province, Laos
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Luang Phabang International Airport (4 mi) - Sayaboury Airport (52 mi)
- Oudomsay Airport (59 mi)
- Xieng Khouang Airport (69 mi)
- Luang Namtha Airport (93 mi)
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Nan Airport (116 mi) - Ban Huoeisay Airport (117 mi)
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Dien Bien Phu Airport (120 mi)
- Town of Luang Prabang (Unesco heritage, 5 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 19.846 and 102.191 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 19° 50' 44" and E 102° 11' 26"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Kip - LAK
- Spoken languages:
- Lao, French, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 11:19 AM (Sunday)
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:25 am and 5:30 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -15.573 and -74.853 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Loberia - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Laos.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Laos. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Ban Pakhen
Ban Pakhen in Luang Prabang Province is located in Laos about 3,157 mi (or 5,081 km) east of Jamkhaneh, the country's capital town.
Current time in Ban Pakhen is now 11:19 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Vientiane with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Ban Pakhen. The closest airport in Laos is Luang Phabang International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Town of Luang Prabang in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Luang Prabang, Ban Xiang-Ngeun, Muang Kasi, Sainyabuli and Muang Xay. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F
| Morning Temperature | 21°C / 69 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 27°C / 80 °F |
| Night Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 47% |
| Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Monday, 25th of November 2024
29°C (85 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
30°C (86 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Light rain, calm, clear sky.
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
25°C (76 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
BELMOND LA RESIDENCE PHOU VAO
Sofitel Luang Prabang
Amantaka
The Luang Say Residence
SATRI HOUSE
Burasari Heritage
3 Nagas Luang Prabang - MGallery by Sofitel
MAISON SOUVANNAPHOUM HOTEL
The Grand Luang Prabang
SALA PRABANG
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Luang Prabang, the Former Capital of Laos
Luang Prabang is the former capital of Laos and a UNESCO World Heritage city. Set at the confluence of two rivers that almost surround the town, and beneath a temple-topped hill, Luang Prabang...
Bicycles and Bars - Luang Prabang, Laos
We stopped by Luang Prabang in Laos for some bicycling and some brew. It's a sleepy little town, a great place to relax.
Luang Prabang Salad
Luang Prabang Salad on my first night in Luang Prabang, Laos. http://saodarly.com/dinner-at-ancient-luang-prabang-hotel/
Lao Village, Luang Prabang, Laos
http://saodarly.com/ Taking a slow boat from Pak Ou Caves (Buddha Caves) to Luang Prabang town. Here we are at a Lao Village along the Mekong River on our way back to the town of Luang ...
GVI - Life in Luang Prabang
GVI - Volunteer overseas and make a difference.
Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Laos Boat Pier
http://saodarly.com/ The Boat Pier at Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Luang Prabang piggy back racing
Riding our humans around Laos, because tuk tuks are too mainstream..
Morning Walk, Luang Prabang, Laos
http://saodarly.com/ Taking a morning stroll on the main street of Luang Prabang, Laos in the early morning hour.
Prières de moines bouddhistes à Luang prabang, Laos
Les moines bouddhistes avec leurs robes safrans et leurs chants envoûtants me fascinent depuis longtemps. Retrouvez ici mon expérience de prières dans un temple de Luang Prabang, ville laotienne ...
Luang Prabang Airport Taxi
http://saodarly.com/taxi-ride-from-luang-prabang-airport/ Taxi ride from the airport to the town center in Luang Prabang, 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.
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.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Ban Pakhen.
- Luang Prabang
- Ban Xiang-Ngeun
- Muang Kasi
- Sainyabuli
- Muang Xay
- Muang Nale
- Ban Pakla
- Muang Phonsavan
- Chaloem Phra Kiat
- Bo Kluea
- Khoa
- Viengthong
- Luang Namtha
- Muang Phon-Hong
- Thung Chang
- Ban Namnga
- Chiang Klang
- Pua
- Tha Wang Pha
- Santi Suk
- Song Khwae
- Mae Charim
- Thi Tran GJien Bien
- Huameung
- Wiang Kaen
- Muang Sing
Mengla- Dien Bien Phu
- Nan
- Muang Long
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ban Pakhen
