Wat Phou Temple
Wat Phou Temple is a temple in Champasak, Southern Laos.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Vat Phou.
Vat Phou
Hindu temple
Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Vat Phou is a ruined Khmer-Hindu temple complex in southern Laos. There was a sanctuary on the site, centred on a spring and an offering place for a tutelary sprit dating back to pre-historic times. Vat Phou is situated 380 metres east of Wat Phou Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Champasak.
Champasak
Photo: Tango7174, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Champasak City is the capital of Champasak province in Laos. The main attractions are the ruins of Wat Phu, located 8 km southwest of the city.
Wat Phou Temple
- Type: Temple
- Also known as: “Vat Phou” and “Wat Phou Temple complex”
- Category: religion
- Location: Champasak, Southern Laos, Laos, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
14.84826° or 14° 50′ 54″ northLongitude
105.8176° or 105° 49′ 3″ eastElevation
120 metres (394 feet)Open location code
7P67RRX9+82GeoNames ID
11073216
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