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  Pak Ou Caves
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Pak Ou caves basically consist of a few caves full of hundreds of Buddha statues. The main cave is easy to reach from the river, the other caves are accessed via a steep flight of steps. It is a good idea to take a torch if you have one; if not, they can be hired, if you feel the need!
The caves are not particularly spectacular, bit the trip it self is an enjoyable experience. Across the river are a number of restaurants which provide cheap, good food. The one we went to provided very slow service, which was unusual for Laos.

Directions: About 2 and half hours by boat from Luang Prabang

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  • Updated Feb 3, 2008
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