Standard TimeICT |
UTC+7 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Vientiane |
Shawan Najib time compared to Beijing time (China) |
1 hours ahead |
Introduction to Savannakhet, Laos
Savannakhet is the largest city in southern Laos and the capital of Savannakhet Province, located on the east bank of the Mekong River, across the river from Mukdahan Province in Thailand. As an important economic center and transportation hub of Laos, the city is mainly engaged in agriculture, trade and tourism, and is rich in historical and cultural heritage as well as natural landscape.
Location and Transportation
Savannakhet is located in the southern plains of Laos, about 400 kilometers from the capital city of Vientiane, and is connected to Thailand via Highway 13 and the Mekong River crossing, which is the terminus of the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, facilitating cross-border trade. The land around the city is fertile and produces rice, coffee and other crops.
Economic and Cultural Characteristics
The economy is based on agriculture and border trade, with tourism gradually developing in recent years. Savannakhet retains many French colonial buildings, such as old temples and markets, and boasts a peaceful countryside that attracts tourists to experience the traditional Lao way of life.
Tourism and Attractions
Major attractions include the Savannakhet Museum, Wat Xayaphum temple, and the nearby dinosaur fossil site. The city's laid-back atmosphere lends itself to exploring the culture of southern Laos and the Mekong River, making it an important stopover on the way to Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Today is 2026-02-28
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