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Bungva Lake
Bungva is a large freshwater lake located close to Savannakhet city in Laos. It is a popular picnic spot and place for hanging out during weekends and holidays for the locals. The lake is well maintained, with many restaurants and shops running along. It is one of the worth visiting attractions for tourists while in Savannakhet to enjoy a relaxing walk, to witness some sunset or sunrise or go boating.
Dong Notad Forest
Dong Notad is a part of a reserved semi-evergreen forest area located outside the city of Savannakhet in Laos. It is known for several trips and hikes around offered by the tourist office to travelers. Two villages are surrounding forests, home to some ethnic communities. Tourists can enjoy cycling, guided hiking tours in the mountains, and also experience unique stays in eco-lodges run by the conservation centre. The tour prices starts at about 80 USD per person.
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Eglise Saint Therese
Eglise Saint Therese or St. Therese Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located in the city of Savannakhet in the southern part of Laos near the border with Thailand. It is one of the two major cathedrals in the town among the Apostolic Vicariate or the church following the Latin rite and functions. It is worth visiting the temple on your trip to admire the architecture of the church, which houses a statue of Eglise Saint Therese.
Phonsavanh Temple
Phonsavanh is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Savannakhet in Laos. Situated along the banks of the Mekong River, it is a lovely temple known for its vast green garden and intricate wall paintings in the main hall. It is one of the worth visiting places if you are in Savannakhet.
Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum
Savannakhet Dinosaur Museum is the only museum dedicated to a dinosaur in Laos. It is one of the attractions worth checking out by tourists exploring Savannakhet. It houses the 110-million-year-old dinosaur bone fossils excavated from the nearby Xonbouly district in 1936 by a French archaeologist Josue Hoffert. The remains belong to three species of dinosaur including Pode, Iguanodon and Sauropoda.
Savannakhet Night Market
The night market in Savannakhet, Laos is located close to downtown on the banks of the Mekong River. It is a famous daily night market worth visiting for tourists while exploring Savannakhet for tasting some delicious local street food enjoying the views of the Mekong.
Some of the recommended dishes to try at Savannakhet Night Market are all types of noodles - flat, fried, egg and wheat kinds combined with vegetables, meat and seafood. The street is also famous for BBQs, which are very cheap and delicious. Also, try the smoothies.
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That Ing Hang
That Ing Hang is a sacred Buddhist stupa located in Ban That village close to Kaysone Phomvihane in Savannakhet Province in Central Laos. It is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists in Lao as it is considered as a burial site for one of Buddha's bones. The temple is registered as a national treasure by the Lao government. It is one of the attractions worth checking out for tourists visiting Savannakhet province.
The French Quarter
The French Quarter is located in the old town area in the city of Savannakhet overlooking the Mekong river. It is a neighbourhood consisting of a series of buildings constructed by the French during their colonization of Laos. Some of these were used as government offices, which are now under the Laos government. It is recommended for tourists visiting Savannakhet to take a walking tour along these streets to witness the unique architecture of these structures and heritage buildings like the Cathedral, the park and more.
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Wat Xayaphoum
Wat Xayaphoum is a Buddhist temple located on the banks of the Mekong River in the city of Savannakhet in Laos. It is one of the prominent temples in the town known for its grand architecture and cultural celebrations, the most famous ones being The Lao New Year celebration and the Boat Racing Festival. The temple is one of the must-visit attractions for tourists visiting Savannakhet.
Wat Xayaphoum was built in 1542, and it is one of the few remaining temples in Laos of that time depicting rich architecture. The congregation hall, which houses a large image of Buddha, is royally decorated with intricate carvings and paintings. The complex consists of many buildings including residential buildings for monks, a library, many smaller shrines and stupas.
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