Houay Chan
Houay Chan is a stream in Luang Prabang Province, Laos. Houay Chan is situated nearby to the locality Ban Chan, as well as near Ban Sangkhalôk.Places of Interest
Highlights include Luangprabang National Museum and Luang Prabang Stadium.
Luangprabang National Museum
The Royal Palace in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The site for the palace was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly below the palace and be received there. Luangprabang National Museum is situated 3½ km northeast of Houay Chan.
Luang Prabang Stadium
Stadium
The Luang Prabang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Luang Prabang, Laos. It is used mostly for football matches, Lao League 1 but also for athletics, ceremonies and concerts. Luang Prabang Stadium is situated 2½ km east of Houay Chan.
Phou Si Mountain
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mount Phou Si, also written Mount Phu Si, is a 100 m high hill in the centre of the old town of Luang Prabang in Laos. It lies in the heart of the old town peninsula and is bordered on one side by the Mekong River and on the other side by the Nam Khan River. Phou Si Mountain is situated 3½ km northeast of Houay Chan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos.
Houay Chan
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Luang Prabang Province, Laos, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
19.87513° or 19° 52′ 31″ northLongitude
102.10618° or 102° 6′ 22″ eastElevation
283 metres (928 feet)Open location code
7PF4V4G4+3FGeoNames ID
1957143
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In Other Languages
“Houay Chan” goes by many names.
- Lao: “Houay Chan”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ban Chan and Ban Sangkhalôk.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Luang Prabang Hospital and Phou Phachik.
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