Xieng Kuan (Buddha Park), Vientiane, Laos Xieng Kuan (more commonly referred to as Buddha Park) means "Spirit City" and is filled with fanciful Buddhist and Hindu sculptures.  It is located about 25km outside of Vientiane on the beautiful Mekong River.  Built in 1958 by Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat who fled Laos for Thailand after the 1975 revolution, its is a quirky, unique and interesting excursion easily reached from the capital.  Of particular interest is a giant concrete pumpkin, its interior consists of three levels representing hell, earth and heaven.

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The Many Buddhist and Hindu Statues that Make Xieng Kuan such an Interesting Place to Visit.

Detail of the Statue Pictured Above.

The Entrance to the Giant Pumpkin Representing the Levels of Hell, Earth and Heaven.

Hindu and Buddhist Imagery Stand Side by Side at Xieng Kuan.

Giant Buddha Statues of Xieng Kuan.

Close-up of a Hindu Statue.

One of our Favorite Statues at Xieng Kuan.  This Reclining Buddha Image is Enormous.

A Bird's Eye View of Xieng Kuan.  The Climb up to this Vantage Point was Terrifying, we hope you Appreciate the Picture.

Elegant Hand Gesture of a Giant Buddha Statue.