Just completely gorgeous. Top tip - get a tuk-tuk with a couple of other folks, keeps it affordable and the longer journey there is worth it for the beautiful countryside.
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Phou Asa Mountain
Pakse, Laos
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Pakse
6 Reviews
Type: Mountains
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Phou Asa once an ancient temple site, now just a lot of broken down pillars and rock, where a few animals like cows wander around freely.
It starts out with an 30-45 minute elephant ride to the top of the mountain. Although starts out as a fun ride takes its toll on the back and butt and legs. Its also...
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It's a pleasant day trip from Pakse on new Japanese Road. Suggest you rent a sawngthaew, maximum 300000 kip, return + visit to other wats en route. There is really very little to see here but the location is great.
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You reach Mt. Phou Asa on an elephant, ambling leisurely up a forest clay track to the top of this outcrop above the plains.
In ancient times a temple was built up here - a magnificent choice of location. Today, all that's left are stacks of flattish stones, which appear to be the temple pillars. Between them stretches the smooth...
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