The mountain wall has been dented inwards!\nA Laos cave hiding a thousand Buddha statues—accessible only by boat
▲Tham Ting Cave is accessible only by boat.
Reported and photographed by reporter Tsai Wenjun / Laos
Taking a cruise down the Mekong River, after about two hours, look to the left side of the boat and you’ll see a large cave beneath towering cliffs, with scattered crowds going up and down white stairways. This is the Tham Ting Cave in Luang Prabang, Laos, nicknamed the “Cave of a Thousand Buddhas” because it houses thousands of Buddha statues.
▲Viewing the Mekong River from inside the cave.
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Tham Ting Cave can only be reached by boat. According to guide Hui Ge, in ancient times, the cave was believed to be the dwelling place of the river god. Around 400 years ago, locals began bringing Buddha statues here to pray for safety and blessings. This tradition continues to this day, resulting in thousands of Buddha statues of various sizes filling the cave—an awe-inspiring sight. However, about 100 years ago, the royal family decreed that Buddha statues should not be brought here at will, restricting their placement to only during the annual Songkran (Thai New Year/Lao Pi Mai) festival.
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Walking up another mountain path, you’ll come across two young girls sitting by the roadside, curiously watching us visitors. Their adorable expressions make it hard not to take out your camera—but just as you do, one of the girls suddenly says in English: “Photo, one dollar.” The blunt but simple phrase may catch you off guard, yet also stir a sense of empathy. When the dollar is handed over, their bright smiles leave a lasting impression. A short 20-minute walk further up leads to a massive, deep cave that houses dozens of Buddha statues, adding even more spiritual atmosphere to these mountains.
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