Ban Phanom
Ban Phanom is a village in Luang Prabang Province, Laos. It is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Luang Prabang. The Lue peoples of this village are noted in particular for their cotton and silk weaving.[1] Sale to tourists is now of prime importance to the local economy. Nearby is the Tomb of Mouhot, where Henri Mouhot lies.
Ban Phanom | |
---|---|
Village | |
Weaving in Ban Phanom | |
Ban Phanom | |
Coordinates: 19°53′33″N 102°13′25″E | |
Country | Laos |
Province | Luang Prabang |
Time zone | UTC+7 (Laos Standard Time) |
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.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.