Tham Xang (Elephant Cave)

• Closest of the caves located near the provincial capital pf Tham Xang.
• Located at the northeastern part of Thakeek.
• Doted as one of the most important Buddhist shrine.

What can you find there?

• This cave has an elephant head like structure at one site which turned the life of villagers around into better miraculously.
• Visit this site during the Lao New Year in April and see tourists and locals sprinkling water on the elephant head structure.
• Check the view of the plains to the Mekong River after a steep flight of stairs in the cave.
• Take the path leading to stunning and picturesque scenery around overlooking the mountains!
• The Buddhist items like Buddha images, decoration and a box with Buddhist literature are all on display inside for you to see.

How to get to the Tham Xang (Elephant Cave)?

Close to Water Cave, Vang Vieng, Laos.

• It is located 9km northeast of Thakhaek, and can be reached by tuk-tuk.

More information about Tham Xang (Elephant Cave)

• Entry fees: 5000 Kip.