The excellent Laos War Museum (N16.63481 E106.42899) is located in the middle of many other areas of interest the nearby Viengxay Hotel in Xepon ( N16.70008 E106.20864 ) the perfect base for day loops to discover remnants of both the French and American war era. At the foot of this post i will put co-ord’s and pictures of some points of interest nearby.
Here are some pictures of what can be found at the museum and grounds.
Many great photographs
Rifles and other artefacts on display.
Outside there is a pretty impressive display of all kinds of weaponry found in the region.
Bomb casings
Artillery pieces
This 20' mural was outside drying i imagine it will be part of the display at some time.
Nearby points of interest.
Downed Helicopter in Phin N16.53467 E106.02203
More information can be found here about the helicopter rescue mission. http://www.rotorheadsrus.us/documents/330.html
More information can be found here about the helicopter rescue mission. http://www.rotorheadsrus.us/documents/330.html
Bombed bridge (graded trail to this point) N16.27966 E105.95857 the other bombed bridge is 5 hours further south on narrow trail.
French Era pillbox N16.70093 E106.21387
Xepon bombed bridge N16.69846 E106.21680
Aircraft fuel cell boats on slipway N16.69585 E106.21747
French Era shot up wat and bank safe N16.68196 E106.23630
Preserved section of Ho Chi Minh Trail N16.49739 E106.48623
Bombed village so much stuff here N16.25906 E106.57989 A rough trail does continue South to Saravan.
Long Bamboo bridge (South to Saravan) N16.35729 E106.47076
Halo UXO Offices stop by and give them a donation they are doing great work N16.68411 E106.25196
That's it have fun
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