Savannakhet
Heun Hin (“Stone House”) |
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Hean Hin literally means "Stone House" and is believed to have been one of the 121 rest houses constructed by King Jayavarman VII (1181-1218) along the roads which once connected every corner of the Khmer Empire.
Therefore, it shares similar characteristics with Wat Phou in Champasak and Phimai Temple in Thailand. An annual festival is held in the full moon night in April. From Savannakhet city take Route 9B south to Ban Lak 35 and continue a further 3km before turning right.
After 10km you will reach Xaiphoutoung town, turn left There and about 16km along the Mekong River you will come to the house which is open daily from 8am to 4pm. Older news items:
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