Wat Khon Tai
ວັດຄອນໃຕ້
A Buddhist temple on the west side of Don Khon, built on the site of a Khmer-era monument, with stone remains from the Angkor period visible behind it.
Wat Khon Tai is in Ban Khon Tai village on the west side of Don Khon, about 1 km from the railway bridge, and is the island's main temple. It was built on the site of a religious structure from the Khmer period (roughly the 10th–11th centuries). Behind the temple you can still see sandstone door frames and stone fragments, evidence that southern Laos was once within the sphere of the Angkorian empire. Inside are a gilded Buddha image and traditional Lao monastic quarters, and the setting is peaceful. Entry is free; dress modestly and remove your shoes before entering the hall. It is often visited together with Li Phi Falls on a bike loop.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Don Det–Don Khon Railway Bridge
- Don Khon
- Li Phi Falls (Tat Somphamit)
- Don Det
- Khone Pasoi Falls
- Irrawaddy Dolphin Pool (Hang Khon)
- Old Steam Locomotive of Don Khon
- Ban Nakasang