Wat Phia Wat
This ruined temple's giant Buddha statue bears the scars of the Second Indochina War.

šŸ“œ Ruined temple in Muang Khoun, former capital of the Phuan Kingdom, with a giant Buddha statue.
šŸ” Bears scars from the Second Indochina War.

Why Go

šŸ™ Witness a revered Buddha statue, a symbol of local resilience, bearing historical scars.
šŸ›ļø Explore the remains of an old temple and its brick foundation, part of the 14th-century Phuan Kingdom capital.
šŸ“ø Opportunity to see a unique historical and religious site.

Why Avoid

šŸš§ Only brick foundation and pillars remain of the old temple, which has mostly collapsed.
šŸ’¤ The new temple is described as "modern run-of-the-mill".

Tips

šŸ“ Located about 18 miles (30 km) southeast of Phonsavan.
šŸ›£ļø Easily accessible, the main road goes by Wat Phia Wat.
šŸš¶ Find it 200 yards past French colonial building ruins from Phonsavan.

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