Top Things to do in Southern Laos
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What to do and see in Southern Laos, Southern Laos: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Laos, Laos including Wat Phu, Green Discovery Laos, Golden Buddha, Tad Somphamit Waterfalls, Khone Phapheng Falls, Shadow Puppet Theatre, Tad Yuang Waterfalls, Tad Pha Suam Waterfall, Xplore-Asia Day Tour.
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1. Wat Phu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 802 reviews
The religious complex of Vat Phou, a combination of Khmer architecture and Hindu religion, is located at the foot of Champasak mountains, with the Phou Kao (the sacred mountain with a natural form as a Linga - symbol of Gof Shiva). This complex was built during the first part of the 11th century, with some additions and reconstructions in the 12th and 13th centuries. Some inscriptions belonging to the fifth and sixth century AD do mention a sanctuary built on the hill, together with the foundation of the city, but this building has disappeared and was replaced by the religious complex that we see today. A museum and interpretative room should be visited on the site. Vat Phou is on the list of Unesco World Heritage since 2001. The archeological restauration/conservation of the site is managed by Vat Phou office. The tourism management is managed by Yingchokchai Company, which provides to the tourists quality services (shuttle, toilets, handicrafts shop, coffee shop, wifi, parking...).
Reviewed By arnaud_x95 - Brussels, Belgium
If you visited Angkor before Vat Phu, you will certainly be a little disappointed. Nevertheless, the surroundings of the temple are beautiful and the site is much less touristic than Angkor. Go there early in the morning: you will avoid the crowds and take benefit of cooler temperatures to visit the temple. A must do in Laos!
2. Green Discovery Laos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Cruising around the unique 4,000 Islands, spotting rare Irrawaddy dolphins, watching birds in vast wetlands; highlands studded with coffee plantations, misty waterfalls, Mekong river home-stays, the ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wat Phou, and jungle covered mountains of the Dong Hua Sao and Xe Pian National Protected Areas. These are only few of the outstanding highlights in this southernmost province. Green Discovery Laos is operating an office in Pakse, from where we are permanently developing new programs for both the adventurous and the mere curious.
3. Golden Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Itsmorning - Manchester, United Kingdom
There is not a lot to do or see in Pakse town but a must do is the golden Buddha. Great views of Pakse and the Mekong. I drove up but if you are feeling energetic you can flex your muscles and walk up the steps. You also get to cross the Mekong
4. Tad Somphamit Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Welcome to the Somphamit (Li Phi) waterfalls that you can see from the island of Don Khone. These impressive with their speed and the sound of water falling on the rocks will leave an unforgettable memory. Near the many views of the falls, you can access to a small beach for a refreshing swim. Here, a relaxation area and bar is installed . In 2018, we install a new unique activity on the waterfalls : The Mekong Fly - ZIPLINE tour above the falls, with 7 lines along 1km800 and "Monkey bridges" , for an unforgettable experience (price around 24USD). we have also the famous : Coffee Table Zipline to take a coffee break just above the terrific waterfall (price around 18USD). The View Restaurant offers to our visitors a large choice of delicious specialities with a magnificient view and the waterfall and the park.
Reviewed By CharlotteC767
A great bike ride along the bumpy road to this huge passing of the river through the rocks. To the left carry on down to a fantastic relaxed restaurant bar with huts to sit and listen to the falls before heading down to the beach and a swim in the river.
5. Khone Phapheng Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Khonephapheng Waterfall is the great sight seeing in Laos, The waterfall is the biggest waterfall in southeast Asian, People call the Niagara of Asian. The final destination in the Southern Laos before exist to Cambodia. Tourists also can visit of Irrawaddy Dauphin, 4,000 Islands and Lhi Phi Waterfall from here, the place has the Lao best coffee shop. Tourists can shop survivors, eat local food...
Reviewed By Marcoluangprabang - Luang Prabang, Laos
It's something that you cannot miss in the south of Laos, inside a nice path to see in differents corners the waterfall, plus some place to eat and souvenirs
6. Shadow Puppet Theatre
7. Tad Yuang Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Also spelled Tad Gneuang, this is a 40m high, truely picturesque waterfall surrounded by beautiful nature. Be careful when walking down to the pool of water, the steps are slippery. At the entrance to the falls (signposted well on road 16E at Km 40) you'll find food and drink stalls and a restaurant.
Reviewed By travelwithoutmercy
Even in the dry season this is well worth a visit as the falls are still worth seeing. Go and enjoy !
8. Tad Pha Suam Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By earn2017 - Thailand, null
Tad Pha Suam is pretty waterfall. when you nearly close the waterfall you will get spray of water touch your face and your mind. I feel relaxing. nearly place have small restuarant. It's a good moment when you eat with a sound of waterfall. the entrance before you go in to waterfall, on your right you will see the entance of Laos Tribal village. It's freash air.
9. Xplore-Asia Day Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
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