Pong Pang Caves
Pong Pang Caves are located within the grounds of Wat Tham Pong Pang and are 24Km from Chumphon town. Take Roads No 4119 and 4017 heading south east out of town (follow the signs for the Lomprayah High Speed Ferry). As road 4017 reaches the beach some 23km from Chumphon town turn right.
There are two caves at this temple. The first you come too the entrance is shaded by some trees.
The second cave, which is about 100m south of the first, is guarded by two multiple headed nāgas (photo above). This cave has a small opening and leads into a bigger cavern of about 10m across.
Both caves have little in the way of natural formations but this second cave has the most.
The medium doorway type opening of this cave leads into a cavern of about 5m across. Placed at the back of the cavern is a large seated Buddha.
The 'Caves & Caving in Thailand' website has referenced this as Cave No. CP0108.
Please note the walls of the cave are not green. This is just from the lighting installed within the cave.
The 'Caves & Caving in Thailand' website has referenced this as Cave No. CP0093.
Like the first cave this cave also has religious statues placed at the back.
Wat Tham Pong Pang has an impressive Ordination Hall and photos can be found here - https://chumphontemples.blogspot.com/2016/09/wat-tham-pong-pang.html
Been to quite a few of these caves now with my wife and son, thanks to you. Is there a way to contact you? We have a house in sunnyveiw. Cheers, rob cooper.
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