Kaw-goon Cave

Kaw-goon Cave is one of the natural limestone caves situated at Kaw - goon village in Hpa-an Township, Kayin State.

The description of Kaw-goon Cave is found at the entrance to the cave.

The interior of Kaw-goon Cave includes many beautiful Buddhist images and statues. The Kaw-goon Cave is also known as the cave of the Ten Thousand Buddhas.

The terracotta votive tablets can be found high up on the cliff faces.

All photos April 2012: © innwa.blogspot.com

Ya-The-Byan Cave

The Ya-The-Byan Cave is one of the natural limestone caves which is situated on the western side of Than Lwin River at 116 feet above sea-level, near the Ya-The-Byan village, Hpa-an Township, Kayin State (description from the sign at the entrance of the cave below). 

This description of the Ya-The-Byan Cave is found at the entrance to the cave.

There's a staircase leading up to the cave and it's also possible to walk through the cave and on the other side you will get an amazing view of the surrounding area. Outside the cave it's possible to feed monkeys who will show up when you throw food to them on the ground.

All photos April 2012: © innwa.blogspot.com