Kaw Gon Cave

Located at west side of Thanlwin along with other famous caves, YaThaePyan, BayinNyi and Bat cave.
The cave is covered with thousands of Buddha statues. It's a limestone cave and people considered it as a Buddhist temple. It's quite obvious that it's a buddhist temple.
But, KawGon cave also have scriptures about the holy trinity of Hinduism and even an image of the Ganesh(မဟာပိန္နဲ).
There have also been found Mon scriptures of 7th century.
People believe that most of the Buddha statues were donated by Martaban, the wife of Thaton King Manuha.
It is said that Queen Martaban escaped and hid there when King Anawrahta of Bagan kingdom conquered Thaton kingdom and took King Manuha.
I'm not gonna tell all the details right here.
So, go explore yourself there.
It's worth it.

KawGon Cave, in Kayin State is a limestone cave full of ancient and modern pagodas. The 7th Century artworks of tiny clay Buddhas plastered on the walls of the cave is an amazing sight. On the left hand side of the entrance is a flight of steps (about 250 steps in total) for a panoramic view of the surroundings. Very nice!

PS: For a visit to shrines in Myanmar, a pair of slippers, a plastic bag to keep your shoes, wet tissue and a bottle of purified water will go a long way. Over-the-knee attire is a must.

The cave is not deep at all but you can see a lots of sculptured Buddha statues on the walls of the cave. A good place to worship. You can watch the views from the top of the cave if you climb up the over 100 steps stairs. There are also a few monkeys; lovely and polite.

As it is historical and wonderful for visiting and going on a pilgrimage to this place discovered since AD 7 century. As you see it , though it is not long inside the cave, it is worth enjoying this. And form this cave , you can go to the Yathebyan Cave 150 feet long inside and you would feel it amazed to be there and its story and nearby there natural water cave to explore surprisingly.

Out side of cave, the ledder climb up was 900 ft height was so excited.

Very beautiful carvings on the cave walls. There are also a lot of cute monkeys around! Take the stairs on the left for a beautiful view! Definitely worth of visiting!

Kaw Gon Cave is located on Hpa-An, Kayin State, Myanmar. This limestone cave (AD.7) is historical and cultural heritage of Myanmar. You will see Buddha Statues which were curved on the cave's walls.
Go and visit there.
I'm sure you will like it.

An ancient cave complex with thousands of Buddha statues! Please remember to take off your footwear upon entering the holy grounds. Climb the flight of stairs to the summit of the cave rock formation for the amazing panoramic views of the surrounding fields.

We visited 27.Dec.2015. This Cave is 130 feet length and 70 feet wide, only about 25 feet in height means it will not be very large cave.
No specific history indicate that limestone caves were decorated by Mon queen MOTE TA MA , wife of the Mon King Manuha.
King Manuha was arrested by Bagan King Anawyahta then queen MOTE TA MA fled and hided in this cave and she has been established in this filming.
At AD1827 British Ambassador John carrot ford , in 1835 Richard Tan, in 1836 Saint Judson, visited and studied. There are seven ink letters and one stone letter.

The cave, one of the most tourist attraction in Hpa-an, is beautiful with its many small Buddha images scripted in wall. Inside and outside are peaceful with calmess.

I feel like I am walking into mythology world, so beautiful and such wonderful place. This place is a must photo shoot place also. Get lots in the myths.

Nice cave, and beautiful view from the viewpoint (although I prefer by far the view from Yathae Pyan cave viewpoint near it). Mind your feet, as usual cleaning is disastrous and I ended up with a shard of glass in my foot...

Kawgoon cave is one of the attractions in Hpa-an. Fantastic carvings on the cliff of the cave.

There's a mountain and ladders beside cave. Great view at the top.

Lime Stone Cave. Good to explore thousand of Votive tablets and Buddha Images of difference sizes from 7th Century AD.

way more roomy than my own goon cave

Beautiful cave!
3000 intrence, definitely worth it.

Beautiful natural cave with Ancient pagodas and things

Incredible for the historical and artistic value, not that much for the cave itself. Climbing up the stairs to the pagoda on the left highly recommended.

Amazing architectures decorated all over the whole cave! Great to pause before sunset and visiting kawgon village.