Wat Phou Temple

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 spirit dating back to pre-historic times.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Champasak.

Champasak

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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″ north

Longitude

105.8176° or 105° 49′ 3″ east

Elevation

120 metres (394 feet)

Open location code

7P67RRX9+82

GeoNames ID

11073216

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