A lot of people come to the fairyland of Southeast Asia to climb the hilltops and visit the ancient tribal settlements to observe the old way of life, which was created many centuries ago. They can also go down and see the magnificent monuments of French colonial architecture, perfectly preserved to this day. But to really learn about the rich history of Laos and understand its people, you need to go on a fascinating journey through its shrines or visit one of the main and most outstanding landmarks of the country – Buddha Park, located in the capital of Laos, Vientiane.

The huge sculpture park was built in 1958 by the famous Thai-Laotian sculptor Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat. The author of Buddha Park was not only a talented master but also a famous mystic and religious leader who preached a combination of Buddhism and Hinduism. This is evidenced by more than 200 impressive sculptures inspired by mythical characters of both religions. All of them were made of reinforced concrete and decorated with numerous traditional patterns. Thanks to a special technique, it seems that they are hundreds or even thousands of years old, but in fact, their age barely reaches fifty.

Here you can see a statue of a reclining Buddha, a giant locust, six-legged piglets, and many other unusual, almost psychedelic sculptures. The hallmark of the park is a large three-story structure in the form of a three-meter demon head, symbolizing three spaces – the devil's Hell, Earth, and Heaven. Visitors can enter through the open mouth of a demon, but they have to go on all fours. There you can find small thematical sculptural expositions. All of them are illuminated only by glimpses of dim light falling inside through small holes, and thus creating a unique atmosphere. At the very top of it, you can find a «Tree of Life» and enjoy a wonderful view.