Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

---

Wat Phou is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Laos. Located just near the town of Champasak, it rises grandly up the side of a mountain towards a lingam, a Hindu fertility symbol. The temple dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries, and is a fascinating example of Hindu art and architecture. Let's have a closer look!

For more Lao World Heritage sites:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT9964WmoqNhTYhwEVbieFA8vMrKoyZQ4

For more temple World Heritage sites:
My Son Sanctuary: youtu.be/6Fs-Qy5gBVE
Elephanta Caves: youtu.be/W4FOJSLhlA8
Rani-ki-Vaav Stepwell: youtu.be/kKzy9tEDkFM

Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to see more of our UNESCO World Heritage Journey!

You can also follow World Heritage Journey on:
Twitter @whjourney
Instagram @joelontheroad
Facebook facebook.com/worldheritagejourney
Web worldheritagejourney.com

Lingam image courtesy of शिव साहिल on Wikimedia Commons
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shiv_lingam_Tripundra.jpg

Music: Bensound.com - Happiness