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Ban Phanom

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Ban Phanom
Village
Weaving in Ban Phanom
Weaving in Ban Phanom
Ban Phanom is located in Laos
Ban Phanom
Ban Phanom
Coordinates: 19°53′33″N 102°13′25″E / 19.89250°N 102.22361°E / 19.89250; 102.22361
Country Laos
ProvinceLuang Prabang
Time zoneUTC+7 (Laos Standard Time)

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.

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  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.
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