Tham Sa Pha In
ຖ້ຳສະພະອິນ
A small limestone cave housing Buddha images and a clear pool of holy water, regarded by locals as sacred.
Right next to Xieng Liap Cave, this cave has a modest entrance, and steps lead down to a stone platform with Buddha images and an emerald underground pool. Legend has it the water was a gift from the spirits, and locals come to pray and collect water here. Swimming in the pool is forbidden. The cave is dim, so bring a torch, and women must wear a sarong to enter. It is small and can be visited along the same route as Xieng Liap Cave and Tha Falang, and admission is inexpensive.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tha Falang
- Green Climbers Home
- Tham Xieng Liap
- Tham Nang Aen
- Tham Xang (Elephant Cave)
- Tham Pha Fa (Buddha Cave)
- Thakhek Old Town & Mekong Riverside
- That Sikhottabong