Wat Luang Pakse
ວັດຫຼວງ
The largest temple in Pakse, built in 1935, with a brightly colored main hall next to a monastic school.
The temple sits near the confluence of the Se Don River and the Mekong. The main hall has finely carved wooden doors and windows, and in front of it stands a stupa holding the ashes of former Champasak royalty. A monastic school operates on the grounds, and young monks can often be seen going about their day. Admission is free, and early morning is the time to see monks collecting alms. It is within walking distance of the city center and the riverside, so it pairs well with a sunset by the Mekong.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Dao Heuang Market
- Lao-Nippon Bridge
- Phou Salao Golden Buddha
- Tad Pasuam Waterfall
- Champasak Town
- Vat Phou
- Don Daeng Island
- Hong Nang Sida