October 8, 2024 04:20 AM

5 Caves in Laos That Should Be in Any Spelunker's Bucket List

If you want to travel to a country in Asia where you can enjoy nature every day, Laos is certain right up your alley. It also is the perfect destination to head to for anyone who enjoys outdoor and nature activities.

From hiking and trekking to kayaking, rafting, and tubing, there are a number of land and water activities you can do. For those who like to go underground, Laos also has something to offer in you.

In fact, it has home to a handful of caves that you can explore to your heart's content. Here are five of them.

Buddha Cave (Tham Pa Fa)

If just one cave is not enough for you, then you are due for a visit to Viengxay Caves in Houaphanh. Believe it or not, you will find hundreds of caves here.

These cave networks has a historical significance to Laos. A good number of these caves were used by Pathet Lao, a political organization that ended up conquering the country in 1975. Eventually, they were able to establish a "Hidden City" amongst these caves that became home to around 20,000 people.

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