Phou Hinboun National Protected Area

Top Attractions in Phou Hinboun National Protected Area

Phou Hinboun National Protected Area Essentials

Phou Hinboun National Protected Area encompasses 1,500 square kilometers of the Annamite Range, defined by jagged limestone karsts and the 7.5-kilometer Tham Kong Lor subterranean river. The region features the Hin Boun River, which navigates through massive cave systems and ancient monsoon forests. Key sites include the emerald Khoung Kong Leng lagoon, the 30-kilometer-long Tham Nam Non passage, and the Buddha Cave, which houses over 200 antique bronze statues discovered within its limestone walls.

Phou Hinboun National Protected Area Essentials — Map

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Konglor Cave

Tham Kong Lo or Kong Lor Cave is a karst limestone cave in Phu Hin Bun National Park, in Khammouane Province, Laos.

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Khoung Kong Leng (Blue Lagoon)

Deep emerald-blue lagoon fed by an underground spring emerging from a limestone cliff. The crystal-clear water is considered sacred by local communities and is surrounded by dense forest.

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Kayaking

Guided excursions along the Hin Boun River navigating the karst valley. Routes typically pass through limestone tunnels and offer views of the vertical cliffs surrounding the riverbanks.

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Lake Cave

Also known as Tham Nong Fa, this limestone cave features an internal lake. Access involves trekking through the karst landscape and is subject to seasonal water level changes.

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Tamarind Cave

Known locally as Tham Mak Kham, this cave is situated near the Kong Lor valley entrance and contains various stalactite and stalagmite formations.

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Tham Nam Non

One of the longest caves in Southeast Asia, stretching approximately 30 kilometers. It features a massive river passage and expansive limestone galleries with intricate rock formations.

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Buddah Cave

Also known as Tham Pa Fa, this cavern contains 229 bronze Buddha statues discovered in 2004. The figures range in age, with some dating back several centuries.