Khoun Kong Leng Lake, also Kong Leng Lake, is a lake of Khammouane Province, Laos, located roughly 30 miles north of Thakhek in the Phu Hin Pun foothills. The lake is roughly 21 metres (70 ft) deep in the centre and is a bright emerald colour.[1] Lonely Planet describes it as "stunningly beautiful", "luminescent green waters [which] spring from a subterranean river."[2] The underground water flows through limestone, which gives the water its green colour.[3] The lake is revered by the locals who believe it has mystical powers and the ability to ring a gong in the dead of night on full moon.[1] The name of the lake "Kong Leng" means "evening gong", reflecting local belief.[1]
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  Khoun Kong Leng Lake Location in Laos | |
| Location | Khammouane Province, Laos |
| Coordinates | 17°38′29″N 104°48′45″E / 17.64139°N 104.81250°E |
| Type | Natural lake |
| Primary inflows | Subterranean river |
| Basin countries | Laos |
| Average depth | 21 meters (70 ft) |
References
edit- ^ a b c DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cambodia & Laos. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 1 June 2011. p. 191. ISBN 978-1-4053-6830-8. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ Bush, Austin; Elliot, Mark; Ray, Nick (1 December 2010). Lonely Planet Laos. Lonely Planet. p. 250. ISBN 978-1-74179-153-2. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ Burke, Andrew; Vaisutus, Justine (1 August 2007). Lonely Planet Laos. Lonely Planet. p. 239. ISBN 978-1-74104-568-0. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
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