Buddha Park · Vientiane, Laos
Buddha Park Vientiane Entrance Fee & Tickets (2026)
Buddha Park (Wat Xieng Khouane Luang / Xieng Khuan) charges an entrance fee collected at the gate. This page tracks what visitors have actually reported paying, explains what is and is not confirmed, and helps you arrive with the right cash — because there is no official online tariff, the posted price at the booth is the only figure that counts.
Last reviewed: Price reports reviewed October 2026
The short answer
Recent visitor reports from February 2026 put the entrance fee for foreign visitors at around 60,000 LAK per person. Older travel guides — including the figure this site previously carried — still list 15,000 LAK, which appears to be outdated.
Treat 60,000 LAK as the most recent dated visitor report, not as an officially confirmed tariff: Buddha Park has no public online ticket page, and fees are set locally and can change without notice. Budget for roughly 60,000 LAK per adult, bring a little extra, and pay whatever is posted at the gate on the day.
What visitors have reported
The table below lists the figures we could trace to a date. Where confirmation is missing we say so rather than guessing.
| Item | Reported amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-visitor entrance fee | ≈ 60,000 LAK | Visitor reports, February 2026 — most recent we found |
| Foreign-visitor entrance fee | 15,000 LAK | Older guides and this site's previous figure — treat as outdated |
| Camera fee | ≈ 5,000 LAK | Widely reported, but no recent confirmation — pay only if posted |
| Giant pumpkin tower climb | No separate charge reported | Included with entry according to visitor reports |
| Lao-citizen / local rate | Lower than the foreigner rate | Commonly reported; amount not published — ask at the booth |
| Children | Discounts reported | No official published rate — confirm at the gate |
How to pay at the gate
- Cash only in practice — Lao kip (LAK) in small notes is the safest choice
- Thai baht (THB) is sometimes accepted, but the exchange rate offered is usually poor
- Card payment has not been reported at the entrance booth; assume cash
- Pay at the official ticket booth and keep your ticket if one is issued
- Bring a little more than the expected fee in case the posted price has moved
Avoiding problems at the gate
The entrance area can be busy with drivers and touts. Pay only at the official booth, count your change before moving away, and be politely firm with anyone offering a "cheaper" way in — unofficial payments do not support the park's upkeep and can turn into an argument.
If the posted price differs from the figures on this page, the posted price wins. Fee changes are normal in Laos and are usually announced at the gate first.
How much cash to bring for a visit
- Entrance: budget around 60,000 LAK per adult (see the report status above)
- Camera fee: around 5,000 LAK if you bring a camera and a charge is posted
- Food and drinks: roughly 10,000–25,000 LAK per item at the stalls and café
- Return Bus 14 fare: around 18,000 LAK per person (reported 2025–2026)
- A total of about 150,000–200,000 LAK per person covers a comfortable half-day
Frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance fee for Buddha Park Vientiane? +
The most recent dated visitor reports (February 2026) put the foreign-visitor fee at around 60,000 LAK. Older guides still show 15,000 LAK, which looks outdated. Fees change without notice — pay the price posted at the gate.
Is there a camera fee at Buddha Park? +
A camera fee of roughly 5,000 LAK has been widely reported, but we could not confirm it recently. If a camera charge is posted at the booth, budget for it; phone cameras have generally not been charged in visitor reports.
Can I pay the entrance fee by card? +
Card payment has not been reported at the entrance. Bring Lao kip in small notes; Thai baht is sometimes accepted at a poor rate.
Do children pay the full entrance fee? +
Discounts for children have been reported, but no official rate is published. Ask at the ticket booth before paying.
Do Lao citizens pay a different price? +
Yes — a lower local rate for Lao citizens is commonly reported. The amount is not published, so confirm at the gate.
Is the giant pumpkin tower included in the ticket? +
Visitor reports indicate the pumpkin tower climb is included with entry and has no separate charge. If a separate fee is posted on the day, it will be collected at the tower.
Why do different websites list different entrance fees? +
Because the fee is set locally and has risen over time, and many guides copy older figures without a date. That is why this page shows the amount, the date it was reported, and its confirmation status instead of a single unqualified number.
Where exactly do I buy the ticket? +
At the official ticket booth by the park entrance on Thadeua Road, before you walk onto the sculpture lawns. Ignore anyone elsewhere offering entry "deals".
Related guides
This is an independent, non-commercial visitor guide — not an official site of the park or any agency. Prices and timetables change; please verify on site.