2025 Champasak Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#hotelreview Address - Ban Phaphin, 14A Road, Muang Champasak, Lao PDR. Ambiance/Facilities - this is well designed and cosy hotel located right besides the Mekong River, Champasak Laos. Our room was spacious and warmly. the bed are comfy and the facilities and amenities made our stay in this hotel conveniently. Highlights - stunning Mekong River view from our room. Avg. Price per Room - starts from USD $70

Tad Fane Waterfall is about 21 kilometers from Pakse city and Pakse city is about 40 kilometers from Chong Mek border checkpoint in Chong Mek sub-district, Sirindhorn district, Ubon Ratchathani province. Therefore, it can be easily traveled from Thailand. For those who love nature, don't miss it. Tad Fane Waterfall is in Lao PDR, about 4 kilometers from Tad Yueng, in Pakse city, Champasak province. Tad Fane is the highest waterfall in Laos. It has a unique identity, with two streams of water. It is a large waterfall flowing down a steep cliff into the middle of a valley, more than 257 meters high, 90 degrees steep, surrounded by many green trees. And there is also a Zipline service across Tad Fane Waterfall, a distance of about 450 meters, which is about 257 meters high from the ground. There are about 4 Zipline platforms in total, crossing between the large valleys. For those who like excitement, challenges, "I must say that it is very exciting and scary. If you come here, don't miss it! 😜😊 #LifeAddictedToTravel

Wat Phu Stone Castle, the second world heritage site in Laos Beautiful and memorable. If you travel to southern Laos and don't go here, it's like you haven't been there. Located in Champasak Province, Lao PDR Go to pay homage and ask for blessings from the sacred objects. If you have the chance, you want to go again. It's an unforgettable impression. It's truly beautiful and worthy of being a world heritage site. Go for it! #SouthernLaos #WatPhuCast #Champasak

🚗🛣 Depart from Pakse, cross the river to Phonthong, turn left and head to Champasak, the same route to Wat Phu Stone Temple. We will see the restaurant on the left before entering Champasak. 🏠 It is a restaurant on the banks of the Mekong River. There are indoor and garden seats by the pier. 🍽🍹 There are a variety of food and drinks available and the prices are not too expensive. 🏨 We did not take any photos of the accommodation because the rooms were full, so we did not stay here. However, we did ask and took photos of the prices for you. 😃 #laos #champasak

Address - Located in Champasak, Champasak Province, Lao PDR Atmosphere/Location - A restaurant with a chill atmosphere next to the Mekong River Highlights - The restaurant is a terrace next to the Mekong River, has a variety of food and drink menus to choose from, and the prices are not too expensive Price - Depends on the menu and time of service Score - 9/10 Good service, food cooks fast, good atmosphere #champasak #laos

Address - Champasak Town, Champasak Province, Laos Atmosphere/Location - This hotel is located next to the Mekong River, near Champasak Town and Wat Phu Temple, a world heritage site. The air is fresh and shady along the quiet Mekong River because there are not many houses in the area. Highlights - There are a limited number of rooms, which is suitable for those who want peace and quiet. There is also a restaurant with a variety of delicious food. Average price per person - 1,500 baht per night Score - 9/10 (a bit far from the city) #SouthernLaos

Champasak is a town on the Mekong River, in southern Laos. It’s known as a gateway to Wat Phu, an 11th-century Khmer temple complex with sandstone carvings of Hindu deities. Its spring is said to be sacred. Sculptures from the site are on display at the Wat Phu Museum. East of the river are the Dong Hua Sao National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Bolaven Plateau’s coffee plantations and Xe Katamtok Waterfall. Rent a motorbike ride to explore old town and adjacent, various old buildings, local landscape, sit back and sip some drinks over the Mekong River, Perfect. #riverside #unforgettableexperiences #urbanexplorer #mekongriver #laos

On the West bank of the Mekong river South of Pakse are the ruins of an ancient Khmer temple named Wat Phou. The temple and associated settlements are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Wat Phou or Vat Phu, which translates to “mountain temple” was built during the late 10th to early 11th century, which makes it older than Angkor’s best known monument, the Angkor Wat, which was built during the first half of the 12th century. Over the following centuries structures were added to the temple until the 14th century when the Angkor empire went into decline. The Wat Phou was a temple dedicated to Shiva, one of the Gods of the Hindu Trimurti. In the 13th century it was converted into a Buddhist monastery. Even today the temple is still a place of worship for local Buddhists. Address: Muang Champassak, Laos Open daily: 0800-1630 #unforgettableexperiences #temples #roadtrips #historicculture #laos

Wat Phu Temple is located about 10 kilometers south of Champasak city. Wat Phu Temple or Wat Phu, Champasak City, has been registered as a World Heritage Site. In the past, the location of Wat Phu was a sacred place and a place of ancient civilizations in 3 eras: the Chenla Kingdom in the 6th - 8th century, where inscriptions were discovered mentioning the killing of people to worship the gods. Later, it was the era of the Khmer Empire before Angkor, which chose this area to build a stone castle around the 9th century. Finally, the Lan Xang Kingdom changed the Hindu temple to a Theravada Buddhist temple. The most striking thing to see is the mountain behind the castle that stands out and can be seen from afar. Its shape resembles a woman's breast and a person with a bun, which is the origin of the name of this mountain, Khao Nam Sao, but the locals prefer to call it Phu Kla. The area of ​​Wat Phu Temple starts from the riverbank with a staircase leading up to 3 levels until reaching the principal Buddha image of the castle on the top level. Outside the temple area is a large baray. Which in ancient times was used as a place for boat racing and a place for bathing for various ceremonies. #Waiting for the day to depart #Mr.Tourist #Waiting for the day to depart

#Get a discount without relying on luck **Review of traveling to "Vat Phu Temple" in Champasak: World Heritage of Southern Laos** When it comes to places you can't miss in Southern Laos, **"Vat Phu Temple"** is one of the world heritage sites that perfectly reflects the ancient Khmer civilization and natural beauty. It is located in Champasak, about 6 kilometers from the city, on the hill of Phu Kwai (Phu Klao), which was registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. ### **Travel** - **From Thailand**: Most start at Ubon Ratchathani → Take a van to the Chong Mek border → Pass through the immigration checkpoint → Continue to Pakse or Champasak, where you can rent a car or take a local bus (about 43 km). - **Within Laos**: From Pakse, drive across the Mekong River to Champasak, which takes 1 hour, or take a local bus that provides regular service. ### **Highlights of Wat Phu Temple** 1. **Ancient Khmer architecture**: Built in the 12th Buddhist century to offer to Shiva, the ancient Angkor Wat has a walkway of female columns. The pavilion and the Gopura (gateway) are symbolically divided into levels. 2. **Sacred Well**: The top floor of the castle has underground water seeping from the mountain. It is believed to be sacred. Lao people like to sprinkle water over their heads for good luck. 3. **Champasak Viewpoint**: The top of the mountain offers a panoramic view of the city, especially in the morning when the mountain is covered with a thin layer of fog. 4. **Trimurti Sculpture**: Behind the castle are sculptures of the five-headed Shiva, Brahma, and Narayana, reflecting Shaivism. ### **Activities and Festivals** - **Wat Phu Annual Fair**: Held in February (full moon day of the third lunar month), there are local rituals and cultures to see. - **Historical Walk**: The museum near the entrance (closed on some days) provides information on past sacrifices, such as the sacrifice of young women. ### **Things not to miss in Champasak** - **French-style buildings**: Walk around the village of Wat Amat And take pictures with colonial architecture - **Local food**: Fish salad, Lao papaya salad, and fresh cherry snails from the Mekong River, sold along the way up to the castle - **Boutique accommodation**: such as Inthira Champasak Hotel ### **Additional advice** - **Prepare**: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, a down jacket (the weather is cold on the mountain), and a sun hat - **Entrance fee**: 50,000 kip (~230 baht) for foreigners - **Best time**: Early morning or late afternoon to avoid the strong sun and watch the golden light reflecting off the castle rocks **Summary**: Wat Phu Temple is not only a historical site, but also a place that perfectly connects nature and beliefs. It is suitable for tourists who love to walk with local culture and want to experience Laos in a quiet corner but also with the greatness of civilization. 🏞️

📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/uQX3jpwUQCptCGZr6 Open daily from 07.00 - 17.00 hrs. Pakse New Market, also known as Dao Rueng Market, is the largest market in Pakse. It is managed by Ms. Dao Rueng, an important businesswoman in Laos. There are gold shops, clothing, local handicrafts, souvenirs, food, vegetables, and fruits. You can exchange kip here at a better rate than anywhere else.

Tad Yueang Waterfall, Pak Song, Champasak A must-visit check-in point because it is easy to travel and easy to access. If you go during a holiday, there will be a lot of people, especially on holidays in Thailand 😅 💵Entrance fee is 30,000 kip per person Parking fee (motorcycle) is 20,000 kip Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zLJ2RVeWyHDiGUDG6?g_st=ic #VisitLaos #SouthLaos #TadYueangWaterfall

#GetDiscountWithoutLuck Tad Yuang Waterfall is a large waterfall about 42 meters high. It originates from Huai Bangliang and is located in Ban Lak 40, Paksong District, Champasak Province, Lao PDR. The highlight of Tad Yuang Waterfall is the two streams of water flowing down from a high cliff into a pool below, creating mist that spreads all over the area. When it hits the sunlight, it creates a beautiful rainbow. It is surrounded by lush greenery. Opposite the waterfall, there is a walkway and pavilions where you can stop and take a break and enjoy the beautiful view of the waterfall up close. Importantly, the waterfall area is cool all year round. When you arrive, you will be able to experience pure nature and beautiful scenery, as if it came out of a painting.

#TravelSouthLaos Visit Tad Fane and Tad Yuang Waterfalls. Come and experience nature at Tad Fane Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Champasak Province. It also has beautiful and shady scenery. Anyone who has the opportunity to visit Pakse usually travels to see the beauty of Tad Fane Waterfall in this city. The highlight of Tad Fane Waterfall is the two streams that originate from two rivers, Champi River and Pak Koot River, flowing through the forest before falling from a 120-meter-high cliff. The enormous stream of water flowing down creates white mist that spreads throughout the valley, contrasting perfectly with the lush surrounding plants. When hit by sunlight, it creates a beautiful rainbow. Another place is Tad Yuang Waterfall, a large waterfall about 42 meters high, originating from Huai Bangliang, just a short distance from Tad Fane Waterfall. Tad Yuang Waterfall is outstanding in both its beauty and facilities for tourists. It also contains a unique cultural atmosphere of Laos.

#VisitSouthernLaos When visiting Southern Laos, a place not to be missed is Wat Phu Temple, an ancient historical site and the second world heritage site in Laos. 📍The castle is a Khmer temple built to honor Shiva. It is not very large and is located on a hill. The front is an open area and the back is a mountain. The surrounding landscape is beautiful. 📍To enter, you must walk into the castle area. It is a flat path for a reasonable distance and then walk up a few more stairs to reach the castle. 📍It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for ease of walking.

#WaterfallTour 🏞Tad Champi Waterfall, although it is a less interesting tourist attraction than other waterfalls on the Bolivian Plateau, is a quiet and natural place to relax, suitable for picnics, meditation, and more. 🪜You can walk along the path from the parking lot down to the stream. The path is not very steep. Some parts are made into steps to make walking easier. 🌲You can walk on the rocks, along the stream that flows slowly from the waterfall, until you reach the sandy beach, gravel in front of the pool at the waterfall, and sit and relax on the rocks to feel the cool air from the mist of the waterfall, which is pleasant and pleasing to the eyes. ☘During the trip, it was the beginning of the summer season, so there was less water than before, but you could still feel the coolness of the water that was there. ♨️Tad Tham Champi Waterfall: Kilometer 38, Road 23, Pakseong City, Champasak Province, Lao PDR 🎯Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h59C7DdYcPeMT8rBA #TravelSouthLaos #Champasak

#WaterfallTrip 🏞Tad Yueang Waterfall The word Yueang means goral. It is one of the beautiful waterfalls in Champasak Province. It is one of the two tourist attractions in Laos that received the ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award in 2022. ⛰It is formed by a stream flowing from the mountain down to an 80-meter-high cliff into a basin below, causing the water to splash beautifully amidst the shady atmosphere. ✌Visiting the waterfall requires some physical strength because you have to walk from the parking area, pass restaurants, local shops, and through the stream that is the source of the waterfall. Along the way, you can see the waterfall from time to time. 🪜Then you will walk down to the viewpoint of the waterfall below. The way down is steep in some places, but the waterfall has made stairs to make it easier to walk. However, you must be careful. 🏕There are many viewpoints. There are pavilions to sit and rest and enjoy the view of the waterfall and the trees. 🌄 At the bottom, there are rocks to sit and watch the waterfall. There are basins to play in the water. But it must be during low water or dry season only. Then you will feel that it is worth it to walk down to see the beauty of the waterfall. ♨️Tad Yueang Waterfall: Ban Lak 40, Road 23, Pakseong, Champasak Province, Lao PDR 🎯Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VzJW64YvJFdKWEbG7 💰Entrance fee: Approximately 40 baht #VisitLaos #VisitSouthLaos #Champasak

📍 @Thongna Sky Café, a cafe with a unique local view, Southern Laos with a natural path in Champasak, Southern Laos this time, I am in love, my heart is full, enjoying the wide view, widening my eyes, stopping time with the wide rice fields, surrounding the cafe, receiving the cool freshness that embraces us with the mountains that they call "Fuji of Laos". The freshness, stretching out my arms, standing and admiring the lush green atmosphere, refreshing my heart. Order a warm menu to sip, look at the eyes, connect with the fog, mountains, rice fields, the wind with cocoa drinks, coffee, and see the rice fields view, like swinging in a hammock like a camp, sit and relax as a couple, come as a family or a group of friends, take pictures and walk with endless beautiful views. Oh... here there is a 2nd floor to go up to feel the breeze, watch the clouds float, the sunlight shines up and see it to the fullest. #SouthernLaos #Cafe #RicefieldCafe #Enjoywoolife #HealingCafe #Champasak #LaosTravel #100TravelWays #MustVisitCafe #Champasak

Tad Kob, Champasak, Lao PDR Tad Kob is one of the 7 Tad Tayik Suea waterfalls. It is a waterfall that flows down from a high cliff. There is a stairway to walk down. It is easy to walk down, but the distance may be a bit far. You can see it from a distance from the viewpoint. The waterfall is about 60 meters high, flowing down from a stone cliff. There is water all year round. The area is home to the Yaheun tribe. The Yaheun ethnic group (Nhaheun) is an ethnic group that speaks the Austroasiatic language family. They settled in Salavan and Attapeu. They built huts together in small groups. The clothing is popular. They wear a single piece of cloth, wear earrings, and do not cut their teeth. For women, they wear long cloths and wear gold jewelry. 📍Champasak, Lao PDR #Rainy season attractions #Southern Laos #Visit Laos #Southern Laos Waterfall #Champasak Province #Lao PDR

Champalao is a very lovely place to stay. The wooden house is solid, the air is good, it is not hot, 100% natural. Vang Vieng has a warm atmosphere. The staff are kind and always ask if we can sleep here, what do we need? They are very friendly. The ground floor has a garden, the room is quiet and clean. The breakfast is delicious with fruits, tea, and Thai coffee. 5555 In the morning, the monks walk to collect alms. We can put sticky rice in it. The hotel has prepared it for us. #trip #dreamdestination

|Pilgrimage service station on the Angkor Empire Avenue.✓The ancient Khmer Empire also had national roads, starting from the south side of Vapu Temple, this ancient road directly connects Angkor Wangcheng in Siem Reap, Cambodia. ✓There are three Hindu temples on the ancient road, described by 'Lonely Planet': 'There are three small Angkor-era temples in poor condition south of Vapu Temple, mainly attracting hardcore fans of Khmer architecture, currently these three temples are located on the ancient road to Angkor...' 【Hong Nang Sida of Sida Palace】 'Nang Sida-Lady Sita' comes from an ancient Lao legend... Sita is the princess of King Khammanta, and the cannibal monster in the jungle of the kingdom makes the kingdom unbearable. As the population continues to lose, Princess Sita is ready to sacrifice herself to this monster. Suddenly a young foreign prince Katthanam appeared, he was born with divine power, as a descendant of the gods, he cured the king of Sisaket and his war elephant. After a deadly fight with the monster, he saved the princess and her kingdom. To commemorate this heroic act, the local town residents built this temple at the end of the 11th century, and this city is called Lingapura, the city of Linga! 【Pilgrimage Transfer Station】 Sida Palace is 1.3 kilometers south of Vapu Temple, built in the 10th century Angkor era, it is a Hindu temple, as the central temple of the ancient local city, its religious significance may surpass Vapu Temple. Because its location is on the 'Imperial Avenue' connecting Vapu Temple to the Khmer Empire's capital Angkor, this temple is likely to serve the pilgrims in the Champasak area at that time! As for where Lingapura (City of Linga) is, there is little evidence from the discoveries in the surrounding villages (because most of the records come from ancient Chinese, Korean, and Japanese documents)! 【Lao-Korean Cooperation Project】 There are unexploded landmines around Vapu Temple-Sida Palace-Turtle King Temple, so it is best to proceed along the exposed path! In 2011, the Korean Cultural Heritage Administration and the Lao Department of History and Culture Tourism jointly signed a memorandum of restoration of this relic, and the current ruins are piled up at the archaeological excavation storage site, temporarily unsure of how to assemble, soaking in the tropical grass after the rainy season! 【Around Vapu Temple】 ①After coming out of Hong Nang Sida of Sida Palace, there is still 2 kilometers to the Turtle King Temple (Hong Tha Tao), all the way along the field ridge, only 30cm wide field ridge, both sides are paddy field ponds, if you are not careful, you will fall into the soaked paddy field. ②As for those brick towers with square bases, they are all located in the three brick towers in Ban That village south of Vapu Temple, similar in style to Lopburi, Thailand, undoubtedly this is the embodiment of the Hindu Trinity (Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu), built in the 11th century Angkor era! ③Uo Moung Temple in the suburbs of Champasak was built at the end of the 9th century AD, located in the jungle that covers the sky, and there are two Linga columns facing the direction of Vapu Temple, implying that it has a lot of connections with Vapu Temple!

The Riviera Champasak, accommodation amidst the nature of mountains and the Mekong River in the land of southern Laos, Pakse. The accommodation is beautiful in every decoration. Designed to give a feeling of warmth and comfort, it has meaning and combines the native nature of Laos. The first step in, you will be greeted by the staff who are polite and gentle. The surrounding area is full of shady trees and lush vegetation that are well-maintained. The rooms are beautifully decorated and spacious, fully equipped with all the equipment. The bedding is also of high quality. The bed is very soft and comfortable to sleep on. The Wi-Fi works excellently. The restaurant is also good. There are many delicious betel menus. If you just stay here, you don't have to go anywhere. It is suitable for relaxation. The bed faces the river. You can see the beautiful view of the Mekong River as the sun sets and rises from the water in the morning, which is beautiful. All the staff are attentive, take care of you, and give good advice. It is a highly recommended hotel. Highlights The rooms have good facilities, a safe, a refrigerator, a small balcony or terrace. There is a restaurant. The food is delicious and inexpensive. The staff provides very good service. There is a sitting area to relax and take beautiful photos as memories. Prices start at 1200 baht Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 4.0 Address Ban Phaphin, 14A Road, Muang Champassak 16010 Laos #beautiful accommodation review

Address - Phaphin Village, Road 14A, Pakse, Champasak province, laos. Ambiance/Facilities - A beautiful resort along mekong riverside, Convenient location comfortable rooms with good air conditioning amazing swimming pool, friendly staff. Highlights - Comfortable bedroom with soft mattress, amazing swimming pool. Avg. Price per room - 45 to 100$ per night#staycation #Resort Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Address - Phaphin village, Road number 14 A, Pakse, Champasak province, laos. Ambiance/Facilities - Amazing atmosphere surrounding with green gardens, Stunning mekong river views, stylish coffee shop, friendly people with superior services. Highlights - We have their delicious dessert ) Strawberry tart And strawberry cake), Americano coffee. Free Wi-Fi Avg. Price per Person - 30,000 kip Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟 #foodie

For those who come to visit southern Laos, we recommend a 4-star accommodation on the Mekong River with a great atmosphere. The hotel is quite spacious, the rooms are large, and the facilities are complete. Most importantly, the bed is very soft. There is a swimming pool on the Mekong River, located in the city center. The price is around 1xxx. For those who are looking for accommodation when visiting, we recommend this place. The staff provides good service and are very cute. #TravelLaos

Tad Fane Waterfall is located on the southern side of Laos, in Pakse, Pakse. There is a zipline to play. There are 4 rounds of ziplines, taking about 45 minutes. The view is very beautiful. We went in early June, there was very thick fog and it was raining. The only bad luck was that it started to rain while we were playing, so they let us go through the rain. On the way to the other 3 ziplines, we got soaked. We came back a bit muddy. Oh, I have to say that walking to each zipline was a bit of a struggle because the paths were quite steep and slippery. #Tad Fane Waterfall

The time we went to Tad Yueang Waterfall in Southern Laos was the beginning of June. The weather was very cool, but unfortunately it rained some of the time. From the picture, it was taken before the rain. The fog was very thick, like a filter. But I didn't use it. 55555 The weather was cool like being in the north of our country. The view was beautiful all the way. The road was a little steep, but it wasn't very far - I think it was no more than 1 kilometer. Just like this, you'll find a beautiful view. #SouthernLaos

Let the world know you! 🍂 Let's go!! Visit a magical land full of beautiful and abundant natural resources in southern Laos, the Bolaven Plateua, located in Dong Hua Sao National Park, Pakseong, Champasak Province, Lao PDR. This area was originally an extinct volcano with an altitude of 1,000-1,300 meters above sea level, making the weather cool all year round. There are also beautiful waterfalls in the middle of the big forest, such as "Tad Khamued, Tad Suea" and the zipline "Tad Fan". #journeywithgirlstravelwithghosts