Tham Pha Fa (Buddha Cave)
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A cave discovered in 2004 by villagers climbing the cliffs to catch bats, housing more than two hundred bronze Buddha statues several centuries old.
Located on a cliff about 18 km northeast of Thakhek, the cave was discovered by chance by local villagers in 2004. It houses more than two hundred bronze and wooden Buddha statues, believed to be several hundred years old, and has become a local pilgrimage site. A flight of steps leads into the cave, and photography of the Buddha statues is prohibited inside (follow the posted rules). Women must wear a sarong, which can be borrowed at the entrance. In the rainy season a pool often forms in front of the cave, and boats can take you in. Entry is inexpensive, and it is usually the first stop on the loop.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tham Xang (Elephant Cave)
- Tham Xieng Liap
- Tha Falang
- Green Climbers Home
- Tham Sa Pha In
- Thakhek Old Town & Mekong Riverside
- Tham Nang Aen
- That Sikhottabong