Chao Anouvong Park, located in the center of the city, near the banks of the Mekong River and the Presidential Palace in Vientiane. This park is a green and environmental-friendly one for walking, playing sports and going shopping. It also admires the Majestic statue of the King Chao Anouvong of Laos. Tours Indochina Laos
The park stays in the capital of Laos, Vientiane – source: vietnamitasenmadrid.com
Where is Chao Anouvong Park?
Chao Anouvong Park was built in 2010 to honor King Chao Anouvong; therefore, its name originated from the king.
Located in a privileged area in the center of Vientiane, Laos, Chao Anouvong Park runs between the north bank of the Mekong River to the night market in Vientiane and the Presidential Palace.
What to do in Chao Anouvong Park?
Some tourists would ask what we could do in this park; the answer is a diverse of activities. Every morning in this park, visitors could find groups of people practicing Tai Chi while backpackers use Chao Anouvong Park to stop along the way and enjoy a beer of Laos. Travel to Laos
Groups of locals practice Tai Chi in Vientiane – source: photographybydrema.com
Sometimes, tourists would like to enjoy the playground of Chao Anouvong by starting at the Presidential Palace and walking to the statue of King Chao Anouvong (giving back to the city since it faced the Mekong River). After that, walking towards the West until the end of the promenade along the river, the night market of Vientiane will appear and attract many people to come every day.
Another option is renting a bike with cheap price to travel around the capital of Laos and come to the night market easily.
Visit the Statue of King Chao Anouvong
The King Chao Anouvong (1767-1829) reigned in Laos in the year of 1805 until the fall of the country against the army of Siam in 1828. King Chao Anouvong fought for the independence of Laos from the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand), and though he won several victories, were finally defeated by King Rama III of Siam. Until now, the King Chao Anouvong is considered a war hero for local residents.
The Statue of the park at night in Vientiane – Source: tourismlaos.org
The statue of Chao Anouvong King in Vientiane, Laos is a bronze statue of 6 meters high. He dressed in his military uniform and his royal hat, looking to the horizon in the direction of Thailand, with one hand on his sword and the other one in the position of greeting to Thailand people.
Because of honoring Chao Anouvong King, the Lao Government decided to build the statue of park to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the city of Vientiane in 2010.
What time to visit Chao Anouvong Park, Vientiane in Laos?
The Park Chao Anouvong of Vientiane is usually open 24 hours per day. Visiting to Chao Anouvong Park and the statue of Chao Anouvong King is free for tourists.
However, notice that the access road to get to the statue of King Chao Anouvong closes at 7:00 PM and it is easy to walk from the night market or the Presidential Palace.
How to get the Chao Park Anouvong?
The Chao Anouvong Park is stayed in Vientiane (the capital of Laos). It does not have official address but the best way is to go to the Quai Fa Ngum road and this park is opposite the temple Wat Xieng Nyeun and Presidential Palace.
The place to go for walk and go to night market – Source: en.vietnamitasenmadrid.com
What a spectacular park of Vientiane! Chao Anouvong Park is a very beautiful park in Vientiane, Laos and is where tourists and local people could do some recreations to relax and play sports. Hope that this suggestion will help you for your amazing trip to Vientiane, Laos.
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