Top Things to do in Southern Laos
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Southern Laos, Southern Laos
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Laos, Laos including Wat Phu, Golden Buddha, Pakse Chinese Temple, Wat Luang Temple, Chomphet Stone Sculpture Village and Temple Complex, Daoheuang Market, The Chinese Vat SopSe - Temple, Prince Souphanouvong's Bridge, Suspension Bridge, Xedon River.
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1. Wat Phu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 802 reviews
The religious complex of Vat Phou, a combination of Khmer architecture and Hindu religion, is located at the foot of Champasak mountains, with the Phou Kao (the sacred mountain with a natural form as a Linga - symbol of Gof Shiva). This complex was built during the first part of the 11th century, with some additions and reconstructions in the 12th and 13th centuries. Some inscriptions belonging to the fifth and sixth century AD do mention a sanctuary built on the hill, together with the foundation of the city, but this building has disappeared and was replaced by the religious complex that we see today. A museum and interpretative room should be visited on the site. Vat Phou is on the list of Unesco World Heritage since 2001. The archeological restauration/conservation of the site is managed by Vat Phou office. The tourism management is managed by Yingchokchai Company, which provides to the tourists quality services (shuttle, toilets, handicrafts shop, coffee shop, wifi, parking...).
Reviewed By arnaud_x95 - Brussels, Belgium
If you visited Angkor before Vat Phu, you will certainly be a little disappointed. Nevertheless, the surroundings of the temple are beautiful and the site is much less touristic than Angkor. Go there early in the morning: you will avoid the crowds and take benefit of cooler temperatures to visit the temple. A must do in Laos!
2. Golden Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Itsmorning - Manchester, United Kingdom
There is not a lot to do or see in Pakse town but a must do is the golden Buddha. Great views of Pakse and the Mekong. I drove up but if you are feeling energetic you can flex your muscles and walk up the steps. You also get to cross the Mekong
3. Pakse Chinese Temple
4. Wat Luang Temple
5. Chomphet Stone Sculpture Village and Temple Complex
6. Daoheuang Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By MSander - Tallinn, Estonia
There is not much to do in Pakse and the market gives you an hour or two to be explored. It's really huge , bustling and as local as it can get. You can buy anything from fruit and live ducks to fake gucci'es etc I love the food courts in Asian markets and this one was really exceptional with its wide choice. I chose it over my 4* hotel breakfast both mornings and couldn't have been happier.
7. The Chinese Vat SopSe - Temple
8. Prince Souphanouvong's Bridge
9. Suspension Bridge
10. Xedon River
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By dgggg10 - Trinity Beach, Australia
Many small places to visit along the banks of Sedon River with fresh clear water. Near the town bank there are local gardens to see and steps to sit and be peaceful.
