Tham Xieng Liap
ຖ້ຳຊຽງລຽບ
A cave passing straight through a towering limestone cliff, with a wide entrance; in the dry season you can wade through to the river valley on the other side of the mountain.
Located along a stretch of Route 12 that branches off Route 13, about 20 km from Thakhek, the cave is about 200 m long, with entrances tens of meters high surrounded by tropical forest. A small stream runs through the cave. In the dry season you can follow the riverbed and rocks through to the other side, and in the rainy season, when water levels are high, canoes can be rented. There are climbing routes on the cliffs outside and small pools for swimming. The road is in good condition, making it suitable as a half-day trip from Thakhek.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime recommended for cave visits)
Nearby sights
- Green Climbers Home
- Tham Sa Pha In
- Tha Falang
- Tham Nang Aen
- Tham Xang (Elephant Cave)
- Tham Pha Fa (Buddha Cave)
- Thakhek Old Town & Mekong Riverside
- That Sikhottabong