ถ้ำเมืองออน

T̄ĥả meụ̄x ngxxn - Tham Muang On - Muang On Cave


Useful Information

Location: Ban Sa Ha Khon, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130.
From Chiang Mai follow 1317 east to Ban Sa Ha Khon.
(18.786332, 99.238074)
Open: All year daily 9-17.
[2021]
Fee: yes.
[2021]
Classification: SpeleologyKarst cave
Light: LightIncandescent Electric Light System
Dimension:  
Guided tours: self guided
Photography: allowed
Accessibility: no
Bibliography:  
Address: Tham Muang On, Ban Sa Ha Khon, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130.
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History


Description

ถ้ำเมืองออน (Tham Muang On) is located in a karst tower off the road to Sankamphaeng. In front of the cave is Wat Tham Muang On, a temple, and the cave is also used as a Buddhist temple. A long staircase with dragon sculptures as railings on both sides leads to the rather small cave entrance Inside the cave is a huge symmetric stalagmite which is quite spectacular. It is considered a lingam, which is the penis of God Shiva. The cave contains several Buddha statues, but is otherwise unaltered.