Laos' Vat Phou temple on UNESCO World Heritage Site list

This aerial photo taken on Oct. 20, 2023 shows people visiting the Vat Phou temple in Champasak, Laos.

The Vat Phou temple complex in Champassak province was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

This aerial photo taken on Oct. 20, 2023 shows the Vat Phou temple in Champasak, Laos.

The Vat Phou temple complex in Champassak province was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

People visit the Vat Phou temple in Champasak, Laos, Oct. 20, 2023.

The Vat Phou temple complex in Champassak province was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

This aerial photo taken on Oct. 20, 2023 shows people visiting the Vat Phou temple in Champasak, Laos.

The Vat Phou temple complex in Champassak province was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 20, 2023 shows the Vat Phou temple in Champasak, Laos.

The Vat Phou temple complex in Champassak province was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

People visit the Vat Phou temple in Champasak, Laos, Oct. 20, 2023.

The Vat Phou temple complex in Champassak province was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 20, 2023 shows the Vat Phou temple in Champasak, Laos.

The Vat Phou temple complex in Champassak province was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)