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Tat Sae Waterfalls, Luang Prabang

The Tat Sae Waterfalls, also referred to as the Tad Sae Waterfalls are waterfalls located along a tributary of the Nam Khan River in Luang Prabang Province, Laos.

They are located about 18 km (11 mi) southeast of Luang Prabang and about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the village of Bak En.

The falls flow over limestone formations amongst trees.

Boarding the pirogues towards Tat Sae Waterfalls.

Navigating the Nam Khan River.

Water buffaloes grazing on the river bank.

Fishermen fishing in the river.

The pirogues travel quickly along the river.

Fisherman fishing on the riverbank.

Leaving the pirogues towards the waterfall.

Ticket office for access to the waterfall.

Walking along the access path to the waterfall.

Tat Sae Waterfalls.

Tat Sae Waterfalls spirit house.
A spirit house is a shrine to the protective spirit of a place that is found in the Southeast Asian countries of Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

  • They are normally in the form of small roofed structure mounted on a pillar or a dais, and can range in size from small platforms to houses large enough for people to enter.
  • Spirit houses are intended to provide a shelter for spirits that could cause problems for the people if not appeased.
  • They often include images or carved statues of people and animals.
  • Votive offerings are left at them to propitiate the spirits; more elaborate installations include an altar for this purpose.
  • See more at Spirit house - Wikipedia.

Navigating the river to return.

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Location

Location: R6V9+GX9, En, Laos