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Wat Phou Asa is an ancient Hindu-Khmer
pagoda. It was built on flat rock on Phou Kao Klat Ngong Mount in Pathoumphone
District. In recent times it has become a well-known National Heritage and
Amazing Site. To visit this pagoda, travel along Route 13 (south) from Pakse.
Once arriving at Km 38, turn left to Route 18B and travel about 8 kilometers to
Ban Klat Ngong Village. It is then a further 2 kilometers walk to the pagoda
Historically, it was built by the Khmers with worshipping links to Wat Phou
Champasack. Despite the pagoda being in a damaged stage, it is still an
important archeological site where visitors are welcome. Archeologists have
surveyed the site and are preparing for restoration. It is hoped that Wat Phou
Asa will be preserved shortly so that remains part of Lao Cultural Heritage
forever.
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Source: Laos
Tourism Organization |
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