Pha Tok Cave
ຖ້ຳຜາຕົກ
A limestone cave where villagers and Pathet Lao fighters sheltered from bombing during the Indochina War. Traces of its wartime zoning remain inside.
Pha Tok Cave lies about 3 km southeast of Nong Khiaw, roughly 15 minutes by bicycle or motorbike, and the last stretch crosses rice paddies. During the American bombing campaign in northern Laos in the 1960s and 1970s, nearby villagers and Pathet Lao personnel lived in these caves. Inside, the space was once divided into a kitchen, a clinic and offices. You'll need to climb a wooden ladder to reach the entrance, and the interior is quite dark, so bring a flashlight. Entry is very cheap (about 10,000 kip), and you can take in the rice fields and villages along the way.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint
- Nong Khiaw Bridge
- Nam Ou River Boat Trip
- Sleeping Woman Viewpoint (Phou Nang Non)
- 100 Waterfalls Trek
- Tad Mok Waterfall
- Tham Kang Cave & Ban Na Village Walk
- Muang Ngoi Neua