Monkey Forest Savannakhet

The sacred forest of Ban Dongmouang is home to more than 300 rhesus macaques. These monkeys are considered sacred by local villagers who protect them. The monkeys are accustomed to the presence of people and you can walk through the forest safely, seeing them in their natural habitat.

NONGLAMCHAN LIBRARY This peaceful temple houses an impressive wooden repository built over a pond by Abbot Lak Khampa. The repository protects some 403 traditional Lao manuscripts carefully wrapped in colorful cloths and kept in ancient cabinets.

SOUI LAKE Soui Lake, sometimes called ‘the sea of Champhone’, is the biggest reservoir of Champhone District and is used for irrigation This allows two rice harvests per year. You can taste local fish and the famous snails of Soui in one of the floating restaurants. With extra time, take a boat tour through the lotus fields as you eat.

TALEO OLD TEMPLE This singular Buddhist temple is famous for its French architecture, frescoes and construction material. The site was bombed during the secret war destroying all buildings except for the meeting hall, still standing even after being directly hit by a bomb, making it the first historical site in Savannakhet and one of the most sacred temples of Champhone district.