Wat Tham Tap Tao

Wat Tham Tap Tao is situated in Chai Prakan Sub-district along the Chiang Mai-Fang route between Km.120 and Km.121. Temple attractions include a scripture hall located in the middle of a pond and Tap Tao cave which houses several unique Buddha images.
Tham Tab Tao is a dry fossil resurgence, which has been adapted to the Buddhist Temple Wat Tham Tab Tao. At the foot of the limestone cliffs are two stone staircases leading up to two caverns. On the left is Tham Pha Chak (Dark Cave). It is lit by electric light and contains many gold leaf covered statues of Buddha, including a large reclining Buddha with disciples.
On the right is Tham Pha Kha (Light Cave), which is illuminated by a shaft of daylight from the ceiling, hence the name. This is the show cave, and it is also electrically lit, some steep walls are equipped with ladders. However, there are several spots where the cave seems rather difficult and it is not suitable for the average tourist. Please use your brain and turn around before ave an accident.
At the foot is the active resurgence which feeds a large fish pond inside the monastery grounds. Actually all three caves are connected.