Pak Ou Caves, Buddhist cave sanctuary at Mekong River junction, Laos
The limestone caves consist of two chambers filled with thousands of Buddha statues positioned along natural rock formations overlooking the Mekong River.
Local Buddhist worshippers have placed Buddha figures of different sizes and materials in these caves since the 16th century as offerings for protection.
The caves function as an active religious site where Laotian people perform ceremonies and leave offerings during important Buddhist celebrations throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the caves by taking a two-hour boat journey from Luang Prabang, with regular departures available from the central boat terminal.
Each Buddha statue in the caves displays individual characteristics, from miniature wooden figures to large bronze sculptures in various meditation positions.
GPS coordinates: 20.04870,102.21050
Latest update: May 19, 2025 03:18
Laos combines Buddhist temples, waterfalls and caves. The temple complexes display religious art and architecture from different periods. The natural areas include waterfalls like Kuang Si, cave systems like Tham Kong Lo and mountain ranges with views over the Mekong. The country preserves its cultural and geological features.
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