Pa Thom cave is in Pa Thom commune, in the West of Dien Bien district, bordering with Laos. The local people call it “Tham Nang Lai” that means the cave of fairies of flowers.
Accompanied by the myth about love and loyalty, the spectacular Pa Thom Cave is not only a natural wonder but also a holy place in the belief of Dien Bien people. Located up high on the side of a mountain, the cave has a 12 m high, 17 m wide arch-shaped mouth. At the middle of this special entrance stands a giant stone resembling the head of an elephant. Along the cave of 350m length locates 9 arches of different sizes. Impressive stones, stalactites, and stalagmites are ubiquitous. Right after entering the came, the tourists can see a block of three huge stones that looks like a giant snake. Stalactites and stalagmites come in a variety of sizes and shapes, sparkling mysteriously under the candle light. Pa Thom cave is extremely spacious. Decorated with majestic block of stones, the ceilings look like that of a luxurious palace. The beautiful curtains made of soft-looking, colorful stalactites hang themselves beside the silver waterfalls inside the cave.
In addition to its magnificent look, the local tales about makes Pa Thom Cave a romantic and attractive destination for travelers from everywhere. When you have a chance to visit Dien Bien, never forget to pay a visit to this wonderful natural site. Surely, it will never let you down.