Chao Anouvong Park — Attraction in Vientiane Capital

The Chao Anouvong Park is a beautiful park of the city of Vientiane (Laos), located in the heart of the city, next to the banks of the Mekong River and the Presidential Palace in Vientiane. Chao Anouvong is a Green Park suitable for walks, sport, do some shopping, and admire the majestic statue of the King Chao Anouvong.

Chao Anouvong Park was built in the year 2010 to honor the memory of the King Chao Anouvong. The Park whose English name is Chao Anouvong Park is a Green Park of 14 hectares where the lawn is interspersed with concrete. Located in a area privileged in the center of Vientiane, Laotian, Chao Anouvong Park capital runs between the North Bank of the Mekong River, the night market in Vientiane and the Presidential Palace.

First thing in the morning it is common to find groups of people practicing Tai Chi, in the evenings many backpackers use Park Chao Anouvong to stop along the way and enjoy a beer beer lao.

Although it is planned to build a shopping mall and shops at Chao Anouvong Park, today you only have green areas and some Street stalls on the road between the Presidential Palace in Vientiane and the statue of King Chao Anouvong.

In fact one of the tours most recommended to enjoy the playground Chao Anouvong is start at the Presidential Palace and walk to the statue of King Chao Anouvong (which gives back to the city, since it is facing the Mekong River), once in the statue of the King, walk towards the West until the end of the promenade along the river, place where market night of Vientiane (night market) mounts each day.

On the other side of the Mekong River, in the distance, we have the neighboring country of Thailand. As you can see in the photo, some people come to the banks of the Mekong River as it passes through the Chao Anouvong...

An imposing statue facing the border with Thailand across the Mekong river. No info in English at the site so :"The statue was constructed in 2010 during Vientiane’s 450thAnniversary to commemorate the King’s noble contribution to Vientiane during his reign. Chao Anouvong was the last king of the Lao Kingdom of Vientiane. During his era, he struggled to fight against the Siamese invasion of Vientiane. In the end, he was unsuccessful and was captured and the Kingdom of Vientiane was forced to surrender to Siamese rule and ceased to exist. Because of his persistent attempts to defeat the Siamese forces, Chao Anouvong is considered a courageous hero who fought for Vientiane until his death." (...

It's difficult to say where Chao Anouvong Park starts and ends on Google Maps... The park is really well maintained and a nice place to unwind..The King Chao Anouvong statue facing Thailand is quite imposing by its height by day and by night with its lighting. The walk along the Mae Khong is quite agreeable and stretches long ways on both sides. Locals practicing Tai Chi or Chi Gong in the morning, locals and foreigners walking, running, exercising... Lots of work is currently done to enlarge the area which has amazingly changed in the past years. The Chinese temple is worth a visit too.. Unfortunately some places and walks around were built are brand new, nicely equipped...