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| Tad Sae waterfall is a spectacular natural wonder best appreciated in
the wet season. Despite not being as high as Kuang Si waterfall there
are many more streams of water which cascade and make a thunderous sound
following plenty of rain. The falls pour over beautiful limestone
formations across a variety of levels into large pools below, which are
fantastic to swim in. Tad Sae is only reached by boat, making it quite an adventure and an opportunity to retreat into nature and get close to the locals who head there in groups over the weekend. If you prefer peace and tranquillity then you’re better off visiting during the week. The water is cool, offering swimmers a refreshing dip which is best experienced from August through to November. |
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| One of the most respected holy sites in Lao; Pak Ou Caves have a
history dating back thousands of years. Packed with over 4,000 Buddha
icons, the caves, a shrine to the river spirit and Lord Buddha, are set
in a dramatic limestone cliff at the point where the Mekong joins the
Nam Ou River. There are two caves to visit, the lower cave called Tham
Ting and the upper cave Tham Theung, both boasting miniature Buddhist
figures that are mostly made from wood. Positioned about 50 feet above the river, Tham Ting filters in some light but a torch is required for the absolutely pitch black Tham Theung. The upper cave is home to the majority of the Buddha statues and you will need to find your way in darkness to the thousands of hidden icons. The statues are believed to have been left in the caves by local people for hundreds of years. |
