Wat Phu Stone Castle, the birthplace of Wat Phu

How to get there - From Pakse city, cross to Phonthong city, then travel to Champasak city to the south, approximately 43 km. Tourist attractions - Wat Phu Stone Castle is an ancient site in Laos, which is the second world heritage site in Laos. It is a Brahmin temple built to honor Shiva, located on Phu Hill or Phu Kao (meaning hair bun), approximately 6 km from the old city of Champasak. The castle is a Khmer temple, similar to Khao Phra Viharn, built around the 12th Buddhist century during the reign of King Mahendravarman by Phraya Kammatha. It is considered the oldest stone castle. Tourist season - You can come in any season. Every 15th day of the waxing moon of the 3rd month (in February) is the merit-making festival of Wat Phu Stone Castle. #champasak #laos #southernLaos