Tha Luang Pha Wiang, Lamphun Province, Thailand
4.0 (1 review) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Ban Hong Caverns & Caves
hidden attraction
Many caves lie in northern Thailand and Tham Luang Pha Wiang, tucked away in the hills south of Ban Hong in Lamphun province, is typical. It has several chambers with interesting stalactites hanging from the ceilings and stalagmites jutting up from the ground. The most attractive is the first one by the entrance, dominated by a huge stalagmite that resembles a giant tooth and graced by a few small religious shrines. The next chamber contains several Buddha statues, for Thai culture considers caves to be holy and honor them with religious imagery. It takes about an hour by motorbike from Lamphun to the turnoff to the cave, about 15 km south of Ban Hong. The route is mostly flat until a few km north of the cave, when mountains begin dominating the landscape. A few chedis stand high up on the ridges, with side roads marking the way up, which is worth the views if time and weather permit. From the turn to the cave the road is fairly easy. A big seated Buddha is next to the parking lot and it’s just ten minutes partway up the hill to the cave entrance, marked by two big naga statues.
Address
Moo 2, Pa Phlu, Ban Hong 51130 Thailand
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