Photos of the Pak Ou Caves near Luang Prabang, Laos, showing Buddha images, cave interiors and the spectacular Mekong River setting.
The Pak Ou Caves are one of the most interesting sights near Luang Prabang, with thousands of Buddha images gathered inside two caves overlooking the Mekong River. These photos show the caves, Buddha images, entrance and surrounding scenery.
The opening in the limestone cliff leading into the Pak Ou Caves
A large Buddha sculpture surrounded by smaller Buddha images in the Pak Ou Caves
A few of the smaller Buddha statues inside the Pak Ou Caves
Buddha images near the entrance to the Pak Ou Caves
Golden Buddha figures inside the Upper Pak Ou Cave
Visitors admiring the many Buddha images inside the Pak Ou Caves
Many of the Buddha images in the Pak Ou Caves were brought by pilgrims over the years
Many of the Buddha images in the Pak Ou Caves are carved from stone
A group of richly decorated golden Buddhas in the caves
More of the many golden Buddha images left by pilgrims in the Pak Ou Caves
Buddha statues of different sizes in the lower Pak Ou Cave
A candle-lit line of Buddha statues in the upper Pak Ou Cave
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