Buddhist Cave Temples Are Jaw-Droppingly Gorgeous (PHOTOS)

After seeing these stunning Buddhist temples located inside caves, we want to drop everything that we are currently doing and visit them.

The isolation of these sites serves to intensify the spiritual connection experienced by visitors. While some places of worship use architectural height to draw attention up to the heavens, these cave temples highlight the value of spiritual treasures that lie within.

Datdawtaung Cave

Mandalay region, Myanmar

Khao Luang Cave Temple

Phetburi, Thailand

Pindaya Caves

Pindaya, Myanmar

Yungang Grottoes

Shanxi, China

Wat Tham Erawan

Nong Bua Lamphu province, Thailand

Sadan Cave

Kayin State, Myanmar

Ellora Caves

Maharashtra, India

Yathae Pyan Cave

Kayin state, Myanmar

CORRECTION: A previous version of this post included Phraya Nakhon Cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Thailand. The structure depicted was the Kuha Karuhas pavilion, which was constructed for the visit of King Chulalongkorn the Great at the end of the 19th century. The image has been removed.