Formerly used for the worshiping of the River Spirit until Buddhism spread in to Laos. Frequented by locals for thousands of years, the caves can be accessed by taking a river boat some 25 km from Luang Prabang downstream. Alternatively, the more adventurous (and brave) can take the land route via a jumbo (an open air taxi) that will drop you at the small village.

A short walk to the edge of the village leads visitors to a spectacular view of the Mekong’s chocolate-coloured streams. When you arrive, the striking limestone cliffs and thousands of Buddha images that have been erected over 60 decades will not fail to disappoint.