Places to visit near

Borikhan

Borikhan is a town in Bolikhamsai district, Laos. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 buddhist sites and 6 churches. The must-see places are Nam Kading National Protected Area, Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area and Phou Bia.

18.5629° N, 103.7267° E

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see3
Notable35
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Borikhan

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:09 pm

186 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Borikhan
  2. Wat Ahong SilawasBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Bueng Kan Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Turn-off for Phoukod Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Nam Xanriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Phou Mathaoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Borikhan
Today’s loopBorikhanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Borikhan?

Nam Xan (river spot, about 19 km), Turn-off for Phoukod Cave (cave, about 23 km), Bueng Kan Beach (beach, about 38 km), Wat Ahong Silawas (Buddhist site, about 39 km), Phou Pa Sang (viewpoint, about 14 km), Phou Mathao (viewpoint, about 42 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Borikhan?

56 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 14 buddhist sites, 6 churches, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Borikhan?

Phou Pa Sang, about 14 km by road; Phou Tam Hon (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Borikhan?

Wat Pa Ban Phan Lam, about 28 km by road; Wat Bupparat Samoson (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Borikhan?

Start in Borikhan, visit Wat Ahong Silawas, then Bueng Kan Beach, then Turn-off for Phoukod Cave, then Nam Xan, then Phou Mathao, and drive back — about 186 km by road in all.