Ban Xiangkhouan
in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
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Wattay International Airport (14 mi) -
Udon Thani Airport (37 mi) - Loei Airport (77 mi)
- Khon Kaen Airport (101 mi)
- Sakon Nakhon Airport (102 mi)
- Xieng Khouang Airport (109 mi)
- Sayaboury Airport (113 mi)
- Nakhon Phanom Airport (129 mi)
- Ban Chiang Archaeological Site (Unesco heritage, 47 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 17.922 and 102.768 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 17° 55' 19" and E 102° 46' 4"
- 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: 12:12 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:18 am and 5:31 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -15.365 and -75.162 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
San Juan de Marcona - 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 Xiangkhouan
Ban Xiangkhouan in Vientiane Prefecture is a city located in Laos about 3,261 mi (or 5,248 km) south-east of Jamkhaneh, the country's capital town.
Current time in Ban Xiangkhouan is now 12:12 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Vientiane with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Ban Xiangkhouan. The closest airport in Laos is Wattay International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Ban Chiang Archaeological Site in Thailand at a distance of 47 mi (or 75 km). In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nong Khai, Vientiane, Si Chiang Mai, Tha Bo and Sa Khrai. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F
| Morning Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 27°C / 81 °F |
| Night Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 56% |
| Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
27°C (80 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
27°C (81 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
27°C (81 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
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Videos from this area
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Nightmarket in Thailand (Nong Khai) Fisheye View
Small nightmarket in Nong Khai along the Mekong River in Thailand.On the other side is Laos. Filmed with a 8mm Fisheye Lens in January 2014. It was a cold day with about 17°C. 1USD= 33THB...
From Nong Khai in Thailand to Vientiane in Laos
via the Friendship Bridge over the Mekong.
Wat Khaek (Sala Kaeo Ku) in Nong Khai
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Mekong River between Nongkhai Thailand & Vientianne, Laos.
Beginning looking down the Mekong River Walkway from Thailand side panning to viewing up river and Friendship Bridge , the Laos border crossing point for the capital city, Vientianne,Laos !
Mekong Fish Farming, Nong Khai, Thailand
fish farming.
Fishing on the Mekong, Nong Khai province, Thailand
netting on the Mekong.
Visa Run Time, oooh yeah Tranquillize's photos around Nong Khai, Thailand (nong khai visa run)
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Nong Khai, Mekong fish farms, Thailand
fish farms on the Mekong river in Nong Khai province.
Chinese temple, Lam Duan, Nong Khai, Thailand
Chinese temple next to Wat Lam Duan.
Demo!! Tak FixedTrick!! NongKhai...
via YouTube Capture.
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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.
Nong Khai
Nong Khai (เทศบาลเมืองหนองคาย, Thesaban Mueang Nong Khai or หนองคาย or Nong Khai) is a city in North-East Thailand. It is also the capital of Nong Khai Province. Situated on the Mekong River, near the site of the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, spanning the river to Laos. The Thai-Lao Friendship bridge was largely funded by a gift to the Lao Government by the Australian Keating Labour Government.
Buddha Park
Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan (as well as other variations of the spelling), is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple (Wat), the park may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan, since it contains numerous religious images. The name Xieng Khuan means Spirit City. The park contains over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. The socialist government operates Buddha Park as a tourist attraction and public park.
Sala Keoku
Sala Keoku is a park featuring giant fantastic concrete sculptures inspired by Buddhism and Hinduism. It is located near Nong Khai, Thailand in immediate proximity of the Thai-Lao border and the Mekong river. The park has been built by and reflects the personal vision of Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat and his followers (the construction started in 1978).
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Ban Xiangkhouan.
- Nong Khai
- Vientiane
- Si Chiang Mai
- Tha Bo
- Sa Khrai
- Phen
- Phon Phisai
- Phonphisai
- Sang Khom
- Pho Tak
- Ban Phue
- Phibun Rak
- Rattanawapi
- Udon Thani
- Sangkhom
- Kut Chap
- Ban Dung
- Fao Rai
- Nam Som
- Suwannakhuha
- Suwanna Khuha
- Na Yung
- Nong Han
- Pakkhat
- Pak Khat
- Thung Fon
- Muang Phon-Hong
- So Phisai
- Ban Na Muang
- Nong Saeng
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ban Xieng Khuon, Ban Xieng Mouang, Ban Xieng Khouan, Ban Xiangkhouan
