Ban Xang Khong
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Ban Xang Khong | |
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Village | |
| Coordinates: 19°52′51″N 102°11′58″E / 19.88083°N 102.19944°E | |
| Country | |
| 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.