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Phu Si
Phu Si dominates the town skyline. It stands towards the middle of the peninsula formed by the confluence of the two rivers. Since it is visible from any point in town, Phu Si serves as a very helpful 'beacon' for orientating yourself. Most of the historic temples are located between Phu Si and the Mekong, while the trading district lies to the south of the hill.
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Wat Pa Phon Phao
An easy 3km walk or bicycle ride north- east of town is Wat Pa Phon Phao, a forest meditation wat famous for the teachings of the late abbot, Ajahn Saisamut. Saisamut's funeral in 1992 was the largest and most well attended monk's funeral Laos had seen in decades.
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