Vat Phou
Northern palace in the Wat Phou complex.
Phou Khao has a natural lingam on its peak.
The facade of the sanctuary. The Buddha image inside is modern, and the site is used for religious worship today.
A plan of Vat Phou: proportions and positions are approximate.
View from near the sanctuary on the upper level of Vat Phou, looking back towards the Mekong
Buddha statue
Carving of a crocodile on the upper level, possibly the site of an annual human sacrifice in pre-Angkorian times.
A lintel showing Vishnu on Garuda, on the northeast wall of the sanctuary.
A lintel showing Krishna killing Kamsa, on the south wall of the sanctuary.

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The best time to visit Vat Phou is between October to February, when the weather is not hot, and the humidity is manageable. It is excellent weather to be outdoors to enjoy the temple.

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Northern palace in the Wat Phou complex.
Phou Khao has a natural lingam on its peak.

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