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Destination: Huaphanh Province
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General Information |
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Location
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In northeast
Laos |
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Total
Area
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16,500 square meters |
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Population
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280,000 |
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08
Districts
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Xamneua, Xiengkhor,
Viengthong, Viengxay, Huameuang,
Xamtay, Sopbao and Add |
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Capital
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Xamneua
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Huaphanh is abundant with
natural resources and beautiful
scenery. It’s isolation and rugged landscapes led the Lao Peoples’
Party to use
Huaphanh as its base during the war years. The province is also famous
for its
Limestone Mountains and Caves. In fact, more than one hundred caves are
located
in the area, some of the more well-known of these are mentioned below |
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Tham
Than Souphanouvong Cave |
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The former residence and
hideout of the revolutionary
leader and later the President, Souphanouvong. He established the cave
as a
base in 1964 |
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| Established as a base and
hideout in 1964, this cave became
the residence of the revolutionary leader and later the President
Kaysone
Phomvihane |
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This cave, formerly the
revolutionary hideout of current
the President, Khamtay Siphandone. It consists of many compartments
such as
meeting rooms, reception rooms and a research room |
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Saleu
and Nasala villages |
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| Both of these villages
well known for the high quality
weaving and local handicrafts. Located in Xiengkhor District on Route 6
about
125 kilometers out of Xamneua District. These villages are well worth
visiting |
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