Photos of Buddha Park, South of Vientiane, Laos

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Name: Tony Helsloot
Home country: The Netherlands

Tony is the photographer and co-founder of World Photo Locations. Over the years his images have appeared on album covers and in magazines, and he has presented slide and video shows, all over the world, for touring bands, and at large-scale events and pop festivals. Together with Liz Jones, writer and editor for the WPL site, he now combines his passion for photography with his love of travel.
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PHOTO LOCATION: Buddha Park, South of Vientiane, Laos

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ABOUT THE LOCATION

This is a small public park outside Vientiane. It is officially called Xieng Khuan, but many use the name Buddha Park as it is packed with an unusual array of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures, constructed in 1958 by a holyman called Luang Pu.

Due to its distance from the capital many tourists are unaware of its existence, and it therefore retains a tranquil air, with the few visitors being mostly monks and Lao families.

The fascinating mix of figures create a photographer’s paradise and provide an opportunity to capture many different religious forms in one compact location.

TIPS FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER

What to photograph:	Religious statues in all shapes and forms. Some of the visiting monks may be willing to pose by one of the statues.
When to photograph:	Best in the afternoon, but also many possibilities in the morning. The park is open from 8 till 4:30 in the afternoon.
Photography tips:	Take your widest lens for the gigantic reclining Buddha and play with experimental angles. Try to show the scale by adding a natural element.

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FACTS & INFO

An amazing variety

Where it is:	The park is 24 kilometres south of the Lao capital Vientiane.
How to get there:	You can take a bus from the station in Vientiane, charter a jumbo (mini bus), or rent a motorbike but watch out for the potholes.
Accommodation:	Your best bet is to stay in Vientiane. Accommodation near the park is virtually non-existent.
What to take/ Other info:	An umbrella may be useful as shade is limited. There is a restaurant next to the park with a river view.

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