Wat Phu Temple: Laos' Second UNESCO World Heritage Site
This time, it's a family trip with my mom's friends. To ensure a smooth, safe, and hassle-free journey, we chose the services of Aum Rak Tour. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and approachable. Both the guide and driver were highly skilled and familiar with the routes, and the daily itinerary was not overly packed.
Our first stop was Wat Phu, located in Champasak Province in southern Laos, about 30 kilometers from Pakse. This ancient Hindu temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on Phu Hill, also known as Phu Kao (meaning "topknot"). The temple is a Khmer sanctuary resembling Preah Vihear Temple and was built during the reign of King Mahendravarman by Phraya Kammattha. It is considered one of the oldest stone temples in the region.
The surrounding atmosphere is lush and green, offering a serene environment. I recommend walking up to the temple; the distance isn't too far, with only one steep section of stairs. Don't forget to bring water! Once you reach the top, you can buy flowers to pay homage for blessings. After that, you can stroll around the area or find a spot to sit and enjoy the panoramic view from above. It's truly a refreshing experience.
Today, I got to enjoy both sightseeing and a bit of exercise—what a fulfilling day!
It is an old castle of Champasak city, very beautiful, but should have a car to travel because it is 40 kilometers from Pakse. The temple has not been restored much, but it is considered complete. But some places have piles of garbage, which makes it lose its beauty. It is recommended to go in the winter or rainy season because in the summer it is very hot. Walking up the narrow stairs, must be especially careful.
Wat Phu Stone Temple is an ancient stone temple that is the prototype of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
World Heritage Site Wat Phu Stone Castle, foreigner entrance fee 50,000 kip, there is a tour bus service, sit in for about 1 km. but there is no guide, you have to study by yourself, you should prepare your body. There is a walk up the mountain for about 30-40 minutes, but the road is good, it takes about 1.5 hours to see, including resting.
Wat Phu Temple in Pakse Province, Laos, was built in the 12th century AD. It was the birthplace of Indian Brahmanism when it was introduced to Laos. The style of the remaining historical relics is similar to that of Angkor Wat and is listed as a World Cultural Heritage by the United Nations. Unfortunately, only the ruins are left standing in the wilderness, silently telling the story of the past glory under the setting sun...
In the desolate land about 6 kilometers away from the city, the famous Wat Phu Temple in Laos is located under the barren mountain. This is the ruins of a large Hindu temple built in the 12th century, and is now also listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations. The history and style of Wat Phu Temple are similar to those of Angkor Wat. Unfortunately, only the broken walls are left standing in the wilderness, silently telling the glory of the past under the setting sun...