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All Laos Ban Long

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ban Long

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ban Long, Laos

Updated February 13, 2015

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Ban Long, Laos

Kuang Si Waterfalls

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.
Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre

Ban Long, Laos

Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre

Buried in the Laos jungle is a sanctuary for bears that would have otherwise been milked to death by poachers.
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Luang Prabang, Laos

Tham Sakkarin Savannakuha

Abandoned limestone cave was once a sacred place of worship.
10 miles from Ban Long
That Makmo.

Luang Prabang, Laos

That Pathum

One-of-a-kind stupa in Laos.
10 miles from Ban Long
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Electric lights illuminate the path

Luang Prabang, Laos

Bamboo Bridges of Luang Prabang

These bamboo and rope bridges cross the Nam Khan River for six months every year.
11 miles from Ban Long
Pak Ou’s Caves

Pak Ou, Laos

Pak Ou's Caves

Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.
22 miles from Ban Long
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