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

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