Along the bank of the Mekong river, and directly across the Palais Presidentiel, the statue of Chao Anouvong stands proud. He is said to be the last king of Laos, and has fought the Thai invaders in the 1800s. He was defeated and died as prisoner in Thailand, then called Siam, but is considered a war hero by the Laotian.
His 6 foot statue is made of bronze , facing the Mekong river (it is said to be facing in the direction of Thailand). At the foot of his statue is an altar where people pray and make offerings such as incense, flowers and food.
The statue is in a small park called Chao Anouvong Park. During early mornings, it is a good place to jog or walk, ride a bike, do Tai Ichi's , hang out with friends, or catch sunrise. At night, there is a night market selling mostly Laotian and Thai goods.
The park and the statue are both free of charge.
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