At the confluence of the Mekong and the Sedon River stands the town of Pakse, founded by the French in 1905. It is the capital of Champassak province and the starting point for major excursions such as the Wat Phou temple, the Bolaven Plateau, or the 4,000 Islands.
Do not miss Phou Asa Mountain, where the view over the plains from this vantage point is breathtaking.
Also visit Wat Luang, considered the most beautiful temple in Pakse. It is also home to Wat Phabad, the school of the Buddhist monseigneur. Rumour has it that the Buddha left his footprint here, in the largest and oldest temple in Pakse...