Khayon Cave

Kha Yone Cave


Useful Information

Location: Khayon village, from Mawlamyaing across the Attaran bridge, about 15 minutes.
Open: All year daily. [2007]
Fee: free [2007]
Classification: SpeleologyKarst Cave SubterraneaCave Church
Light: LightIncandescent Electric Light System
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History


Description

Khayon Cave (Farm Cave) is named after nearby Khayon village. This karst cave possesses nice speleothems like stalactites and stalagmites. It is used as a Buddhist temple and is equipped with many Buddha statues and images. The cave is also an important biological site.