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The statues in Buddha Park are made of cement, and quite often rather grotesque in design. They speak of Buddhist and Hindu lore.

Its just 150 m to cross over the Mekong river to reach Thai territory. Many traders, smugglers, and other shady slick character people cross the river for their business after Thai and Laotian officers close both eyes (after got payed very well).

The statues are made of cement and are ornate, and sometimes bizarre, in design. The statues appear to be centuries old, though they are not. There are numerous sculptures of Buddha and characters of Hindu lore. There are also sculptures of humans, gods, animals, and demons.

Even if you are not up on your Buddhist/Hindu deities, you will more than likely enjoy strolling around some of the more fantastic shapes.

One notable sculpture resembles a giant pumpkin. It has three stories representing three levels - Hell, Earth and Heaven. Visitors can enter through an opening which is a mouth of a 10 ft tall demon head and climb staircases from hell to heaven. Each story contains sculptures depicting the level. At the top, there is a vantage point where the entire park is visible. Another sculpture, an enormous 40 m high reclining Buddha, is also a park attraction.