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Wat Phousalao

Tourist attraction Buddhist temple

One of the Best Places To Visits in Phoxai


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ບ້ານສະເຫຼົ້າ ເມືອງໂພນທອງ ແຂວງຈຳປາສັກ, Pakse, Laos

Contact

+856 20 99 786 676

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (681 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Yes R. 1 year ago on Google
    The temple was located on top of a mountain by Mekong river, facing the city of Pakse across the river. As if praying for Pakse's peace everyday.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon P. 9 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    This location wad a great visit. According to my own visit, there was no entrance fee and we could park on the side. Wat Phouslao not only had a big and large buddha statue but also had an army of statue, temples, and an overlook of the area. Many concession stands selling snacks and goodies on the side in case you get hungry. Great visit and better yet, great view of the city.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HOANG Tuan A. 2 months ago on Google • 646 reviews New
    Really nice Wat. Must visit place if you’re in town

  • 5/5 Bella L. 3 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Nice temple. We came here by motorbike go straight to the top. No need to walk stairs at all. You can see all Pakse view next to Mekong river.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sasha H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great views from the top - there are over 100 very steep steps (in places) up to the Buddha. A lovely temple with rows of smaller Buddhas.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PHETSIAM P. 3 years ago on Google
    Anyone visiting the city of Pakse, Champasak Province of Laos, do not forget to visit the greatness of the Buddha. And admire the view of the Mekong River.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Htay A. 5 years ago on Google
    this place is the right choice breath taking sunset and evening breeze. the view includes sunset western horizon, evening fishermen life in Mekong river, plus frenzy Pakse night view. be careful to the steep stair way leading to viewpoint!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sven 4 years ago on Google
    Together with the big Buddha next to it on of the few (or maybe the only) sights within Pakse. You can climb the stairs or do ot like the locals in the evening take the 3-4km of the road by foot (or motorbike).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimitris Travel And T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very easy (relatively) climb up and you are rewarded with stunning views. Sunset is the best time to go and you can refresh yourself on some benches with the evening breezes. Very nice. Free.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thiep Mai P. 11 months ago on Google
    With a panoramic view of the surroundings, this hilltop temple just outside Pakse in the south of Laos is well known for its large Buddha statue which can be seen for miles around. Looking out over the Mekong, the town of Pakse and as far as the Bolaven Plateau.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ido S. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing view. Go there in sunset You can park your bike below and climb or take the lazy way, which i obviously took, and continue with the road for 10 min drive
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mukda S. 3 years ago on Google
    This location is well worth the hike! There's no fees at all and the only things you'll be paying for are the drinks and food vendors at the base of the hill. There are two ways to get to the top and that is by walking up the extremely steep stairs or taking the long road by car. The road is longer, but actually quicker since the hike has many sets of stairs and one would be out of breath after each one. Make sure to have at least one bottle of water with you. They do sell water at the top of the hill as well. Me and some of my family took the stairs while the other half drove. It is definitely a good way of exercise if you have that extra few hours each day. On the way up, if you turn around there is a beautiful view of the Mekong River. Once you reach the top, there are tens and tens of golden Buddha statues and the giant Buddha. When I went there are a lot of tourists hanging near the top chatting with each other which I find heartwarming. Inside the temple there was only one monk that blessed me and my cousin. If you give a donation, the monk will allow you to select a Buddha charm from the bowls nearby. I thought it was the end of that as me and my family left and crossed the bridge back into the main city, but when I turned around I saw the giant Buddha statue on the hill just glowing in the night. It looked as though it was praying in the sky since everything else was dark. Such a beautiful sight.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel J. 4 months ago on Google • 261 reviews
    Nice viewpoint with the buddha. You can walk up the 200 odd stairs in the heat, or ride past the food stands at the bottom of the stairs and follow the road - it goes up the hill to the buddha.

  • 5/5 Tomáš G. 5 months ago on Google • 228 reviews
    Quite beautiful and unique. Not too many things to see here, but it's a nice peaceful. Also cool views of the city. Thumbs up.

  • 5/5 Shu M. 4 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    Best timing to come is about 45 minutes before sunset time. Eg: start climbing at 4.45pm if sunset is at 5.30pm. Reach the top for clear blue sky. Stay for a 30-45 minutes and watch the sky change to different shades of pink, purple, orange. BEAUTIFUL. Climbed the 600+ steps twice and worth every step. :)

  • 5/5 andjacksdeutsch 3 months ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    Large Buddha Statue, Temple, and nice view of the Mekong River and Pakse.

  • 5/5 Tuân Nông P. 9 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    A ancient temple of Hindu and Budda, bow it turn to heritage of the word by UNESCO. To be honest, it’s not so big as Angkor Wat, but the structure is great. With the greenery and terraces by stones make the temple become beautiful Ticket 50.000 LAK for foreigners and 20.000 for locals

  • 5/5 Judy Andrew P. 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Definitely worth the trip. Make sure you visit the Wat not just the big Buddha There are stairs for walking up the mountain just off the main road when you cross the bridge which google maps does not know are there

  • 5/5 YOUKEY X. 6 months ago on Google
    BUDDHAM SHARANAM GACCHAMI.... ONE OF THE ASIAN COUNTRY'S CLEAN GREEN 💚 PALACE 2 ENTRY WAYS STAIRS AND BY ROAD 🛣️ VERY PEACEFUL AND COOL PALACE BUDDHA STATUE GREAT 👍 VIEW 👁️👁️OF PAKSE💯 WHEN YOU VISIT THIS PALACE YOU TAKE FOOD 🥑🥝 & WATER BOTTLES

  • 5/5 Halis A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to see, specially during sunset

  • 5/5 David K. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Short drive from Pakse just across the river and up the mountain. Breathe taking views. Other reviews say go during sunset which I believe has a nice sunset. We went during the peak hours when the sun was the hottest which was our mistake, it was hot. Definitely a must visit spot in Pakse for sure.

  • 5/5 Thinh N. 1 year ago on Google
    A peaceful place and can see the whole Pakse city from above.

  • 4/5 patrick l. 1 year ago on Google
    We called this Big Buddha temple at the top of the hill. The view is amazing, great to come up here on a nice windy afternoon.

  • 4/5 Ron “Rani” T. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth the climb. Nice view

  • 5/5 Niko E. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has very beautiful view. You can either walk up or drive up. I parked my bike for 3.000 kip at the bottom and walked up it has so many stairs over 600 apparently. The buddha is beautiful too. Up there is also a Temple. You have view over whole Pakse and the river

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow what a view and a beautiful place to visit! Definitely worth a trip, it was free for us but we did ride up on the moped and quickly seen the view and went back down as there was a storm coming but I can imagine the sunset being incredible!

  • 5/5 Hagi P. 2 years ago on Google
    Drove there after finishing the Pakse loop. Very beautiful hill with a GIANT buddha statue with a great view of Pakse city and the Mekong River.

  • 5/5 Jayson F. 3 years ago on Google
    Tremendous view of the city on this day with perfect weather! Inspiring and humbling all at once. The temple was beautiful and the grounds serene.

  • 4/5 Zoran Z. 3 years ago on Google
    The temple, in itself as one of many. But the Great Buddha, as well as the monastery complex, is the place from which the view "shoot" at the Mekong River, the bridge, and the city of Pakse. The largest city in southern Laos, the main crossroads and a large community of cyclists. With the curiosity that in so large cities, there is neither service, nor bicycle real shops.You can go to the monastery by bicycle, as I did with my @capriolo bike, but the road is very steep.


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