Buddha Park

Buddha Park and Around

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June 13th 2011
Our local friends wanted us to know what is in the general area surrounding their village. They took us past the Ethnic Cultural Park, but told us we would not bother having a look as they thought it was very rundown and in need of repairs. They had read that the Lao government was looking for an international investor who may be interested in renovating and developing the park. We went for a d ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

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Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more