Near Pak Ou the Tham Ting Near the Village of Ban Pak Ou - Mekong River, Ban Pak-Ou 0603 LaosMap
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Tam Ting or Pak ou cave is one of a great tourist destination in Luang Prabang, Laos. The Buddha cave is located alongside Mekong river, beautiful and peaceful place, one of Buddhist historic sites.
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The Thousand Buddha Caves are located on the Nanwu River, a branch of the Mekong River. There are two caves at the bottom of the limestone cliff facing the river, which are filled with Buddha statues of various styles and sizes (most of them are typical Luang Prabang-style standing Buddhas.) The Thousand Buddha Caves are divided into the upper grotto Tham Phoum and the lower grotto Tham Ting. The two grottoes contain tens of thousands of Buddha statues, of which 8,000 have been registered. The Buddha statues are of different sizes and shapes. . These Buddha statues have been eroded by wind and rain, and they are still guarding the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers. If you want to see the Buddha statue carefully, try to bring your own flashlight. On the way to Bau, people usually stop at small villages on both sides of the Mekong River. People often go to Bansanghai Village.
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Tam Ting or Pak ou cave is one of a great tourist destination in Luang Prabang, Laos. The Buddha cave is located alongside Mekong river, beautiful and peaceful place, one of Buddhist historic sites.
It is about 30 km from Luang Prabang and then riding a boat across the Mekong River to this cave. Recommended to go during the dry season
I drove there by myself, the tickets are cheap, the Lao scenic spot is developed behind, and there are many Japanese and Korean tourists. Going to Luang Prabang means everyone passing by to play, experience the local customs of Ha, Laos eats generally
The Pak Ou Caves, located near Luang Prabang in Laos, stand as a testament to the country's rich cultural and religious heritage. Nestled at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, these caves are renowned for housing thousands of Buddha statues, ranging from small votive figures to larger images. Divided into the Tham Ting (lower) and Tham Theung (upper) caves, visitors embark on a scenic boat journey to reach this sacred site. Pilgrims and tourists alike are captivated by the spiritual ambiance within, as sunlight illuminates the myriad of statues. The Pak Ou Caves, with their historical significance and stunning natural surroundings, offer a unique glimpse into Laos' deep-rooted Buddhist traditions.
Traveling in Laos, it seems to be returning to the traffic conditions before the reform and opening up of the 1960s and 1970s. From Wanrong to Luang Prabang, less than 200 kilometers away, China and Pakistan bumped over two mountains all the way and walked for a full 5 hours. Luang Prabang is the capital of the ancient kingdom of the country, which is said to be the most beautiful place in Thailand. In the morning, I took a boat to the mountain on the opposite bank to visit the Pawu Buddhist grotto, an ancient cave discovered 400 years ago. The cave is not big, and there are groups of Buddha statues of varying sizes. I think there should be a lot of Buddhist culture and stories among them. But for visitors, it is just a view of the grottoes. There is also a grotto on the mountain, and the first person said that there is no light in the cave and nothing can be seen. Looking at the steps that could not see the head, most of the group gave up. The scenery here was really average, but the son of the boat boss when crossing the river, a seven or eight-year-old boy attracted us. When the boat set off and docked on the shore, he was skilled in operation, like a real boatman. It is thought that the children of this size in China are the age of carrying their school bags to school, and they can't help but sigh. Going to Barlow Textile Village before lunch is like going to a southern town in China. The whole street has a strong commercial information, but there are few tourists. Selling goods mostly in scarves, some medicinal wine and hydrangeas utensils.
Bawu Grottoes must be unique. Since you come to see the Thousand Buddha Cave, travel is to see what you can't see in your daily life, so it's worth it! What's more, a two-hour boat trip on the Mekong River, who would like to miss the Mekong River, I won't, I believe you won't.