The Mount Phou Si, which means something like sacred mountain, is located in the heart of Luang Prabang on a peninsula surrounded by the rivers of Mekong and Nam Khan. The mountain is about 100 meters high and a popular sight with visitors of the city.
Most of them are visiting the mountain for sunset to enjoy the terrific 360° panorama of Luang Prabang.
On the top of Mount Phou Si you will find the Wat Chom Si with its golden 20 meters high Stupa. But until then you will have to take a few steps up. The number of steps depends on which path you choose to climb up.
There is a rise from the Sisavongvang Road, where the night market of Luang Prabang takes place, with 328 steps. There isn’t much to see on this path, which is why I prefer the second one.
The second way up with 355 steps is located at the Thanon Phousi, next to the Nam Khan River. Here you can find lots of viewpoints while walking up, as well as the Wat Tham Phou Si with many statues of Buddha. You can even see a footprint of Buddha over there.
After a few more steps, some large statues of Buddha and even more viewpoints, you will eventually arrive after approximately 30 more minutes at the Wat Chom Si with its golden Stupa. Depending on how much time you spend with the sights along the way.
Colina Phu Si, That Chom Si en Luang Prabang, Laos. Vistas panoramicas de Luang Prabang.
Colina Phu Si, That Chom Si en Luang Prabang, Laos. Vistas panoramicas de Luang Prabang y la stupa dorada.
Phu Si Hill - Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep
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