Muang Xon

Muang Xon
Town
Muang Xon
Coordinates: 20°27′35″N 103°20′44″E / 20.45972°N 103.34556°E / 20.45972; 103.34556
Country  Laos
Province Houaphanh
Time zone Laos Standard Time (UTC+7)

Muang Xon is a small river town in Houaphanh Province, northeastern Laos. It is located to the south by river from Ban Xay, and lies to the southeast of Vieng Kham, and to the north of Vieng Thong. Phou Soy mountain (2257m) lies to the southwest.[1] Along with Ban Sop Hao, Muang Xon is said to be one of the finest producers of textiles.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Cranmer, Jeff; Martin, Steven (20 January 2011). The Rough Guide to Laos. Rough Guides. p. 148. ISBN 978-1-84836-659-6. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  2. ↑ Taylor, Chris; Turner, Peter (25 April 1997). South-East Asia on a shoestring. Lonely Planet. p. 443. ISBN 978-0-86442-412-9. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
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