Ban Xang Khong

Ban Xang Khong
Ban Xang Khong
	Village
	Ban Xang Khong
	Coordinates: 19°52′51″N 102°11′58″E
Country	Laos
Province	Luang Prabang
Time zone	UTC+7 (Laos Standard Time)

Ban Xang Khong or Ban Sang Khong is a village in Luang Prabang Province, Laos. It is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Luang Prabang. The Lue peoples of this village are noted in particular for their arts and crafts.[1] The locals are adept at making traditional Saa paper, which is made from mulberry trees.[2][3] There are several bamboo bridges in the area, and the village can be approached on foot from Luang Prabang.

References

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cambodia & Laos. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 1 June 2011. p. 166. ISBN 978-1-4053-4985-7. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
"Ban Xang Khong village". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
Outlook Publishing (March 2008). Outlook Traveller. Outlook Publishing. p. 45. Retrieved 21 July 2012.

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[GUIDES2011-1] DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cambodia & Laos. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 1 June 2011. p. 166. ISBN 978-1-4053-4985-7. Retrieved 21 July 2012.

[2] "Ban Xang Khong village". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 21 July 2012.

[Publishing2008-3] Outlook Publishing (March 2008). Outlook Traveller. Outlook Publishing. p. 45. Retrieved 21 July 2012.