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Vientiane Provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department Deputy Director Boualy Milattanapheng said the authorities officially handed over Khounlang Cave in Kasi District to the local community on 7 April, after upgrading the access road and building facilities inside and outside the cave, the Vientiane Times reported.
The local community, with 30 local trained guides, will manage the cave.
"Khounlang Cave is really spectacular when compared to other caves in Vientiane province, even those in the much-visited Vang Vieng District," Mr Boualy said.
Even though Khounlang Cave just officially opened to tourists, more than 4,000 people visited it last year.
The cave is situated in thick forest and terraced rice paddies, in an area that also attracts visitors to two streams that meet at the edge of a cliff, creating a 30-meter waterfall.
Khounlang Cave has nine levels, but visitors can only explore three as electricity and other amenities have yet to be installed.
Visitors can also observe the lifestyle of the ethnic Khmu and Yao communities nearby. Treks are available, with walks taking one to three hours.
The cave is located about 200 km north of Vientiane and 60 km beyond Vang Vieng. Route 13 passes through the district on the way to Luang Prabang.
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