Vientiane, Laos Sandy bottom during dry season at the Mekong River in Vientiane, Laos.

Vientiane, Laos Chao Anouvong statue in Mekong Riverside Park in Vientiane, Laos. King Anouvong (1767-1829) was Laos' last king of the former Lao kingdom of Lan Xang.

Vientiane, Laos Exercise at sunset by the Chao Anouvong statue in Mekong Riverside Park in Vientiane, Laos.