Khao Khong Chai Cave is on a limestone mountain range that is about 353 metres high. The range is naturally beautiful and has a large cave in front, where stone tools and earthenware pieces were discovered. It is believed that it was the dwelling of prehistoric people. The cave is now the home of numerous bats.
Getting There: From the city, take Road No. 333 past Amphoe Nong Chang. From there, take No. 3438 (Amphoe Nong Chang-Amphoe Lan Sak Route). About 2 kilometres before reaching Amphoe Lan Sak, there is a left turn into Lan Sak Witthaya School. Continue on for 500 metres to Khao Khong Chai. It is around 52.4 kilometres from the city.
Khao Phraya Phai Rua is in Mu 5 of Tambon Lan Sak. The mountain is shaped like a Chinese junk and is surrounded by a natural moat. It is covered with assorted plants and there are altogether, 12 caves leading underground. Each cave has distinctive stalactites and stalagmites, like Kaeo Cave, Si Chomphu Cave, Thong Phra Rong Cave, Ang Nam Mon Cave, Phuttha Sathan Cave, Khao Pha Raet Cave and ending with Phra Non Cave. In front of this cave is a large natural pond that is teeming with a variety of fish, plus beautiful scenery.
Getting There: From Amphoe Lan Sak, take Highway No. 3438 to Huai Kha Khaeng for avout 4-5 kilometres. A sign tells you to turn right for 4 kilometres to Phraya Phai Rua Cave.
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