Located along the Mekong River in the Luang Prabang region of Laos lies the Pak Ou Caves. These famous caves set on high limestone cliffs are decorated with over 4,000 sculptures of Buddha. This site is primarily a place of worship that attracts thousands pilgrims and tourists all year round. The journey to Pak Ou Caves is by taking a 2-hour boat ride to the site and climbing hundreds of curved stairs leading up to the caves.