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Vat Phou Vacations
Wat Phu, a Khmer temple dedicated to the Hindu faith, is 12km from Champasak. Nestled at the foot of Mount Phu Kao, it's referred to as a mountain temple.
Visit Vat Phou
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Art & Culture
- Countryside
Vat Phou: How to get there?
10 km from Champassak by car or 30 minutes by bike / 10km from Champasak, either by bus, tuk-tuk or saam-laaw.
Vat Phou: When to go?
From November to March / Ideally between November and February, but any time of year will do.
Vat Phou: For how long?
One day
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Vat Phou: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Wat Phou is the biggest and most beautiful archaeological site in Laos. It is 10 km from Champassak, surrounded by pretty scenery.
My suggestion
In February the Buddhist festival of Mahkhabousa attracts lots of pilgrims and is a marvellous spectacle.
Wat Phu, a Khmer temple dedicated to the Hindu faith, is 12km from Champasak. Nestled at the foot of Mount Phu Kao, it's referred to as a mountain temple.
My suggestion
Don't pay attention to people who, during your holiday in Laos, tell you that after having seen Angkor, Wat Phu's not worth a visit. Invaded by giant Frangipanis, it's an impressive site that majestically sits at the base of the mountain.
'Little brother' to Cambodia's Angkor Temple, le Vat Phou is a Laotian gem, a classified UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.
My suggestion
If you're in the south of Laos, namely at Four Thousand Islands, the journey to Champasak and Vat Phou is easy and it would be a real shame to miss it. From Champasak take a tuk tuk rather than a bike to the site, as the road is tricky and there's no shade.
