Wat Tham Pha Plong - Chiang Dao

Wat Tham Pha Plong is a beautiful wat located in Chiang Dao. There are 500 steps which go half way up the side of the mountain in a small cave surrounded by forest. It has amazing views and is completely peaceful. This temple and museum is extremely important because it was the last teaching place of a highly revered and respected monk. Looang Boo Sim Buddhacaro spent over ten years here. The King of Thailand and other dignataries attended his funeral.