The Tham Pha Thai National Park , is located between Muang and Ngao districts just off the main highway at Kms.665-666, some 60 kilometres from the provincial town. Cars can access right to the mouth-of-a-cave, within which are picturesque stalactite and stalagmites. There are also several smaller caverns, each with their own attractions.
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Ban Chang Luang, at 33 Mu 9, Ban Khoi in Tambon Ban Rong near the Phao Yao-Lampang road, is a facility established by Khru Kam-aye Dejduangta. It has an extensive collection of wood-carvings made by Kru Kam-aye himself, and serves as a school to train those intending to become artisans, and to provide occupations for the local people. |
The Chao Pho Pratu Pha Shrine, is about 50 kilometres from town on the Lampang-Ngao road near Km. 650 marker. Numerous offerings can be seen around the site, and the shrine is considered sacred. Road-users passing by usually honk their car horns or set off firecrackers as a sign of respect. Legend has it that Chao Pho Pratu Pha was a great warrior of the Lampang ruler. He once fought Burmese invaders to block their advance at Pratu Pha, and died fighting with his two swords still in his hands and his body still leaning against the hillside. The attackers were so frightened that they withdrew. To honour the brave warrior, the people built the shrine, which has since become a sacred and revered place of worship. |