The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Champasak Province, Laos

October 10, 2021 Hector Krause

Champasak (or Champassak, Champasack – Lao: ຈຳປາສັກ [càmpàːsák]) is a province in southwestern Laos, near the borders with Thailand and Cambodia. It is one of the three principalities that succeeded the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang. As of the 2015 census, it had a population of 694,023. The capital is Pakse, but it takes its name from Champasak, the former capital of the Kingdom of Champasak.
Restaurants in Champasak Province

1. Vat Phou complex Temple - World Heritage

Champasak district - Southern laos, 17750 Laos http://www.vatphou-champassak.com/en
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Vat Phou complex Temple - World Heritage

Khmer temple complex dates back to the 10th-14th centuries and offers magnificent views.

Reviewed By stefanblank

It is like Angkor in Cambodia but not so crowded. It is much smaller, but its got a nice atmosphere and a lot to see. An electric shuttle bus brings you to the old buildings. There is a holy spring and a little temple at the top. From there you have a really good view over the whole landscape. Don’t miss the museum, it‘s worth a visit.

2. Wat Phu

Champasak District, Champasak Town Laos [email protected] http://www.vatphou-champassak.com
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4.5 based on 802 reviews

Wat Phu

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!

3. Golden Buddha

Road 16W, Pakse, Pakse 1600 Laos http://southern-laos.com/Phou-Salao-Viewpoint-Pakse
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4.5 based on 266 reviews

Golden Buddha

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

4. Si Phan Don

Don Loppadi Laos
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4.0 based on 78 reviews

Si Phan Don

5. Pakse Chinese Temple

13, Pakse 1600 Laos +856 20 56 060 579 http://www.laogo-carrental.com
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Pakse Chinese Temple

6. Wat Luang Temple

Pakse Laos http://www.southern-laos.com
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4.0 based on 104 reviews

Wat Luang Temple

7. Chomphet Stone Sculpture Village and Temple Complex

Chomphet Village, Pakse 1600 Laos http://www.southern-laos.com/Buddha-Stone-Carvers
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Chomphet Stone Sculpture Village and Temple Complex

8. Daoheuang Market

No.38 Rd, Pakse 1600 Laos +856 20 56 060 579 http://www.laogo-carrental.com
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4.0 based on 125 reviews

Daoheuang Market

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.

9. Wat Muang Kang Temple

1 Unnamed Road, Champasak Town 1601 Laos http://southern-laos.com/Vat-Muang-Kang
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Wat Muang Kang Temple

Reviewed By davidbR9592WJ - Louisville, United States

The pagoda is blended with architecturral style and the only holy place to worship and rest a mind when I arrived this pagoda it was a serenity and with the sound of bird and the temple is stretched to the Mekong River in Champasak Lao. Good place to visit when in Champasak because this place will read you the story of temple perhaps in the 19th century.

10. Don Khone Island

Don Khone Laos http://southern-laos.com/Cultural-Heritage-on-the-4000
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4.0 based on 116 reviews

Don Khone Island

Reviewed By CharlotteC767

Great t bike around or just sit and watch the river flow by. Plenty of good restaurants and hotels or lodging for all budgets. A nice boat ride as well from the mainland and a good place to chill for two nights or even a week.

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