Question 1

What are the opening hours of Buddha Park?

Accepted Answer

The park is open daily about 08:00–17:00. Mornings are coolest and quietest.

Question 2

Is there an entry fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes — about 15,000 LAK for foreign visitors, plus around 5,000 LAK if you bring a camera.

Question 3

How do I get there from Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

It's about 25 km east of the centre; take a tuk-tuk or public bus toward the Friendship Bridge.

Question 4

Is the giant pumpkin worth climbing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the three-storey sphere climbs from Hell to Heaven, with a rooftop view over the Mekong.

Question 5

Is it good for families?

Accepted Answer

Very — flat lawns, a riverside walk and the playful statues, but watch children on the narrow pumpkin stairs.

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