Ban Phôn Khéng
in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
17.984 and 102.635 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 17° 59' 2" and E 102° 38' 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: 06:40 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:46 am and 6:28 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
Current travel safety evaluation for Laos in South-Eastern Asia

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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Delve into Ban Phôn Khéng

Ban Phôn Khéng in Vientiane Prefecture is located in Laos about 3,252 mi (or 5,233 km) south-east of Jamkhaneh, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ban Phôn Khéng is now 06:40 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Vientiane with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Ban Phôn Khéng. The closest airport in Laos is Wattay International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 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 56 mi (or 91 km). If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vientiane, Si Chiang Mai, Tha Bo, Nong Khai and Pho Tak. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 41°C / 106 °F

Morning Temperature 30°C / 85 °F
Evening Temperature 39°C / 103 °F
Night Temperature 33°C / 92 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 21%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 56% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

42°C (107 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

41°C (105 °F)
33°C (91 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

43°C (110 °F)
35°C (95 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Don Chan Palace Hotel & Convention

Address
2,4 mi
Unit 6 Piawat Village, Sisatanak District,
Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SETTHA PALACE HOTEL

Address
1,7 mi
6 PANG KHAM STREET P.O. BOX 1618
0 Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rashmi's Plaza Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
KM 3, Thadeua Road, Ban Beungkhayong-tai
Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Landmark Mekong Riverside

Address
3,1 mi
Donchan Road, Thatkao Village
2365 Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Somerset Vientiane

Address
0,6 mi
SOUPHANOUVONG AVENUE
01160 Ventiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN VIENTIANE HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
2 12 FRANCOIS NGINN STREET MIXAI VILLAGE CHANTHABOURY DIS
01000 Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Salana Boutique Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
Chaoanou Street
. Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mercure Vientiane

Address
2,9 mi
Unit 10 Samsenthai Road PO Box 585
0 VIENTIANE
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SNK

Address
0,9 mi
Asean road, sibounheaung village
Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lao Golden Hotel Vientiane

Address
1,7 mi
Ban Phonsinoun
Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: 01:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 12:00 - 12:00
Weekend: closed


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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.

Patuxai

Patuxai is a war monument in the centre of Vientiane, Laos, which was built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai is dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanising the name from the Laotian language, it is variously transliterated as Patuxai, Patuxay, Patousai and Patusai. It is also called Patuxai Arch or the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane as it resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Located at 17.9706, 102.619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terminating vistas, Buildings and structures in Vientiane, 1960s architecture, Monuments and memorials in Laos, Death in Laos

Pha That Luang

Pha That Luang is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of Vientiane, Laos. Since its initial establishment suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions until the 1930s due to foreign invasions to the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol.

Located at 17.9762, 102.634 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Laos, National symbols of Laos, Buildings and structures in Vientiane

Wat Si Saket

Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.

Located at 17.9631, 102.612 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious organizations established in 1818, Buddhist temples in Laos, Buildings and structures in Vientiane

That Dam

That Dam (Lao for Black Stupa) is a large stupa located in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Many Laotians believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827.

Located at 17.966, 102.611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stupas, Buildings and structures in Vientiane

Talat Sao

Talat Sao is a morning market in Vientiane, Laos. Located at the eastern corner of Lan Xang Rd. and Khu Vieng Rd. in the heart of Vientiane, the morning market is open daily from 07:00 until around 16:00. The market is two-storey and covered by several sloping roofs. It is a popular tourist destination.

Located at 17.9652, 102.614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Market houses, Economy of Laos, Buildings and structures in Vientiane

Haw Phra Kaew

Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. The interior now houses a museum and a small shop.

Located at 17.9614, 102.612 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Vientiane, 16th-century architecture, Museums in Laos

Lao National Museum

The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. In 2007, the United States donated a grant to help develop the museum. This museum, which was originally built in 1925 as the French governor’s residence, presents the history of Laos, highlighting the Laotian people’s struggle to free the country from foreign occupiers and imperialist forces.

Located at 17.9669, 102.607 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Laos, Buildings and structures in Vientiane, Houses completed in 1925

Wat Si Muang

Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This temple was built in 1563. Located near the eastern entrance to the city centre, on the road leading from the Friendship Bridge to Thailand, the small temple was built on the ruins of a Khmer Hindu shrine, the remains of which can be seen behind the ordination hall. A statue of King Sisavang Vong stands in front of Wat Simuang. Inside, the sim is unusually divided into two rooms.

Located at 17.9579, 102.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Laos, Buildings and structures in Vientiane


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ban Phon Keng, Ban Phôn Khéng