large golden buddha statue at wat phousalao,overlooking mekong river at sunset,pakse,laos

ancient attraction beautiful bright buddha buddhism buddhist cultural culture destination famous gold golden grass hilltop historic holy icon illuminated landmark lao laos large light lit mekong monument national outside overlooking pakse phousalao popular reflecting religious river riverside setting shining site southern statue stupa sun sunlight sunset sunsets temple tourism tourist travel tree vibrant wat worship