Muang Xon Explained

Official Name:Muang Xon
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Laos
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Laos
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Houaphanh
Subdivision Type3:District
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+7
Coordinates:20.4597°N 103.3456°W

Muang Xon is a small river town in Houaphanh Province, northeastern Laos. It is 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 (2257 m) lies to the southwest.[1] Along with Ban Sop Hao, Muang Xon is said to be one of the finest producers of textiles.[2]

Notes and References

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