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Ban Khoan

Bokeo, Laos · Asia

About Ban Khoan

Ban Khoan is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Chiang Saen, 52km from Doi Mae Salong.

Ban Khoan is a town located in Bokeo, Laos. With a population of 65,348, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ban Khoan sits in Laos. It's in the Asia/Vientiane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ban Khoan to your route.

About Ban Khoan

Ban Sop Ruak (Thai: บ้านสบรวก) is a village in Wiang subdistrict (tambon) of Chiang Saen District (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. The village is situated at the confluence of the Ruak River and the Mekong River which form the tripoint border of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. This location has enabled

Read more it to be marketed to tourists as the "heart" of the Golden Triangle, as the area is popularly known.

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Where is Ban Khoan located?

Ban Khoan is located in Bokeo, Laos, Asia. The coordinates are 20.3501 latitude, 100.0902 longitude.

What is the population of Ban Khoan?

Ban Khoan has a population of approximately 65,348 people, making it a town in Laos.

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Quick Information

Population
65,348
Continent
Asia
Country
Laos
Region
Bokeo
Timezone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
20.3501, 100.0902

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Worth the detour from Ban Khoan

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Doi Tung Royal Villa

A former royal residence of the Princess Mother in the mountains of Chiang Rai, surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens and a Mae Fah Luang Garden.

29 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Baan Dam (Black House Museum)

A mysterious collection of dark-timbered buildings filled with animal bones, skins, and hunting trophies by artist Thawan Duchanee.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)

A striking modern temple drenched in vivid sapphire blue with intricate gold details and a luminous white Buddha inside.

52 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Doi Mae Salong

Ridge-top former Kuomintang settlement in Chiang Rai province, reached by a winding tea-plantation road at 1,200 metres.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ban Khoan

  • 52 kmDoi Mae SalongRidge-top former Kuomintang settlement in Chiang Rai province, reached by a winding tea-plantation road at 1,200 metres.
  • 63 kmPhu Chi FaA dramatic mountain peak in Chiang Rai province offering one of Thailand's most spectacular sunrise views above a sea of clouds.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ban Khoan.

Chiang Saen

🇹🇭 Thailand

8 km awayPop. 10,807

Ban Simuangngam

🇱🇦 Laos

10 km awayPop. 2,428

Homyen

🇱🇦 Laos

12 km awayPop. 1,250

Donethat

🇱🇦 Laos

13 km awayPop. 1,743

Mae Sai

🇹🇭 Thailand

24 km awayPop. 27,520

Tachilek

🇲🇲 Myanmar

24 km awayPop. 51,553

Doi Luang

🇹🇭 Thailand

26 km away

Mae Fa Luang

🇹🇭 Thailand

32 km away

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