Laos Vientiane Buddha Park Exploration

Explore Xieng Khuan, also known as Buddha Park, located 25 km southeast of Vientiane. This open-air sculpture park is famous for its giant statues of Buddha and Hindu deities, created by monk and sculptor Bunleua Sulila in 1958.

Visit Patuxay, the Laotian equivalent of the Arc de Triomphe. This war monument was built between 1957 and 1968 to commemorate those who fought for independence from France.

Visit Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Vientiane, which survived the Siamese occupation of 1828. It is home to over 10,000 Buddha statues of varying sizes and styles.

The iconic Pha That Luang, a gold-covered Buddhist stupa, is one of the most important religious monuments in Laos, dating back to the 3rd century.

Visit Wat Ho Phra Keo, known for its historical significance and beautiful architecture. It once housed the Emerald Buddha, the most revered image in Thailand.

Your guide will make a brief stop at the Presidential Palace, a notable landmark in Vientiane.

Conclude the tour with a visit to the COPE Visitor Centre, which educates visitors about the unexploded ordnance (UXO) problem in Laos and the efforts to provide rehabilitation for those affected by the remnants of war.