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Destination: Borikhamxay Province
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General Information |
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Location
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In the center of
Laos |
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Total
Area
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14,863 square meters |
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Population
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190,000 |
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06
Districts
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Pakxanh, Thaphabath,
Pakkading, Borikhan, Viengthong
and Khamkheuth.
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Capital
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Pakxanh |
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Borikhamxay can be
reached by bus, leaving from the Morning
Market bus station |
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Tourist
sites include:
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Ban Na Hin (Stone
Forest) |
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Located in Phou Pha Mane
Region, Ban Na Hin housed
thousands of rock pinnacles, creating a stone forest reminiscent of
limestone
outcrops of southern China
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Wat
Phabath and Wat Phonsanh Temple |
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An important pilgrimage
site between Vientiane and Pakxanh,
with a huge “footprint” of Lord Buddha, colorful murals and nice view
of the
Mekong River |
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A new town with a
wild-west atmosphere, provides a border,
Nampao Checkpoint for crossing to Vietnam and access to limestone
Karats
Mountains and the Nam Theun protected wildlife area
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