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Vat Phou

Archaeological site · Champassack ·

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This Is the Most Overlooked Destination in Southeast Asia—Here Is Why You Should Visit, According to a Top Travel Advisor

"In Champasak, Wat Phou is a Khmer-Hindu temple complex and one of the oldest sacred sites in Southeast Asia, considered to be the blueprint for Cambodia’s Angkor Wat; a guided tour here can help you better understand the spiritual history of the region." - Jack Tydeman

https://www.travelandleisure.com/laos-overlooked-destination-southeast-asia-11791263

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Khmer-Hindu temple ruins with elevated views; early sacred site

steep climb

worth visiting

ancient history

temple ruins

buddhist shrine

scenic ride

rice fields

climbing stairs

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Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Khmer-Hindu temple ruins with elevated views; early sacred site

steep climb

worth visiting

ancient history

temple ruins

buddhist shrine

scenic ride

rice fields

climbing stairs

RRXG+5X3, Muang Champassak, Laos Get directions

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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