On the trip to “ The Land of A million Elephants”, tourists should take the time to visit the Tham Poukham Cave, where there are fresh natural streams with natural attractions for tourists. Blue Lagoon is a combination of many deep lagoons so visitors to this place can make acrobatics jump from the tree branches down, experience the feeling of excitement.
To visit this beautiful place, visitors can immerse themselves in the extremely fresh natural space. Not only do you enjoy the exciting adventure, but there are also hanging chairs floating on the trees, where you can relax and enjoy the green scenery of the lagoon. Blue Lagoon’s unique blue water features an unmistakable view of the Tham Poukham cave.
If you want to go to the Tham Poukham cave, you should hire a local guide because this Cave is really dangerous. However, if you still want to try the adventure to conquer this area, you should prepare more flashlights and other necessary items.
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The road to the cave does not constitute a ladder, but instead the trails are steep slopes, so the flashlight will always be a companion because there is no light inside, Guests see the bridge across the Nam Song River, from the bridge, visitors can admire the majestic scenery of the Poukham. River, water, mountains and forests are blended into one.
Compared to other caves, getting into other parts of the cave is a bit difficult, as you have to climb through clumps, crawl through low cliffs, and even in some places, you have to cross the surface.
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When wandering deep inside the cave, visitors must be careful. Because there is no way to go along, the floors are slippery, there are many drops of water as well as underground waterfall streams inside.
In the cave, there are quite impressive golden Buddha statues, a close link between Buddhism and the preservation of natural wonders.
Through the entrance of the first large chamber, there is a vent from which the sunlight shone, the room had a bronze Buddha image, radiating the light through the hole above the cave.
Further information:
– How to get to Tham Poukham Cave:
The Blue Lagoon and Tham Poukham Cave are located near Bannathong, at the end of Tham Poukham Road, about 7km west of Vang Vieng town. You can move here by tuk tuk or songthaew from Vieng. In addition, visitors can also rent a bicycle (10.000 Kip) or mountain bike (20.000 to 30.000 Kip) during the day is also a very pleasant experience. Make sure you have the right direction, because there are signs that are not exactly on the way.
– Opening hours and entrance fees:
Opening hours: Daily from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Entrance fee: Admission fee is 10.000 Kip/person. A torch hired in the cave costs from 10.000 Kip.
Explore more attractions: Kaeng Nyui waterfall; Nam Song river; Wat Kang; Tham Chang cave:
