Pak Ou Caves | What to See in Laos
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The Mekong River is one of the longest rivers in the world, and it runs through Laos surrounded by tall limestone cliffs. Near the ancient town of Luang-Prabang, the Pak Ou Caves are accessible by a short ferry ride. Visitors to the caves will find a long white staircase that zigzags from the water’s edge into the cavern, and inside, a collection of thousands of Buddha statues. The statues come in all different sizes and all different conditions, some with missing hands or facial features, some made of stone and others made of various metals. The result is an eerie and fascinating collection of figures. A visit to the Pak Ou Caves can be easily combined with a visit to the Lao Lao whiskey village, and several ferries will take visitors to both destinations.

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