Description:
It's said that if a fool persists in his folly, he will become wise. Buddha Park is a fanciful sculpture garden full of Hindu and Buddhist statues, and it is a concrete testament to the obsession of Luang Pu, a shamanist priest who conceived and started building the park in the 1950s. The statues are captivating, whether they are snarling, reposing, or saving maidens in distress (or carrying them to their doom -- it's hard to tell). The huge reclining Buddha is outstanding; you can climb on its arm for a photo. There is also a large pumpkin-esque dome to climb, itself filled with sculptures. The dusty and bumpy bus ride here provides clear views of Thailand across the Mekong.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- tel: +856 21 21 2248
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Address:
- Thanon Tha Deua
- About 24km (15 miles) southeast of town
- Vientiane
Hours:
- Daily 7:30am-5:30pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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