| Sainyabuli ໄຊຍະບູລີ |
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Sainyabuli
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| Country | Laos |
| Admin. division | Xaignabouli Province |
| Population | |
| • Total | 16,200 |
Sainyabuli, Xaignabouli or Xayaboury (Lao: ໄຊຍະບູລີ) is the capital of Sainyabuli Province, Laos. It lies along Route 4 which along with Route 13 connects it to Luang Prabang, roughly 80 kilometres northeast by road and to the Thai border in the southwest. A passport control point is located in the area. Sainyabuli Airport lies in the southwest of the town.
The capital stands on the banks of the Nam Hung, a tributary of the Mekong river towards the northern end of the province. The area is allegedly a heartland for military involvement in illegal timber trade.[1]
Wat Si Bun Huang, a Buddhist temple of over 500 years vintage lies in the southern part of the town. Also of note is Wat Si Phan Don, noted for its diamond-shaped stupa and Wat Sisavang Vong, reputedly erected by King Sisavang Vong himself on the site of a former temple.[2] The town contains a museum and library and two bus terminals each of which are about 2 kilometres north and south of the town respectively. Hotels include HongKham Guest House, Nok Noi Guest House, Saylomyen Guest House, Meky Guest House, Alooncheer Hotel and New Sayaboury Hotel.[2]