The Cave and Mountains
SuanGlangNa is a great base for exploring the spectacular mountain scenery of Northern Thailand. For the energetic we suggest this 120 KM, 7 stop route through some of northern Thailands most beautiful scenery.
Cave Sanctuary -
Tham Pha Nong Khoi
This remarkable sanctuary cave is a short 40 minute drive from Suanglangna. The entrance is a marked left turn off highway 101; and the parking is 1 KM from the turn off. From the parking area there is a scenic 250 m climb to the entrance to the karst cave.
The story:
Along time ago, a princess named Aranyanee fell in love with a man named Kanongdetch. The princess was pregnant, so she and her man decided to run away together. They both were hunted by a group of soldiers. The princess was fatally shot at her chest before they both managed to struggle to reach this cave. The princess gave birth to her son inside the cave and told her man to run away for his life. The legend says that the princess intended to wait for her man forever and that caused her to transform into stone.
Waterfall -
Huai Rong
After leaving the cave you return south on the highway for around 10 KM where you turn left on route 1134 leaving the valley floor on your climb to Mae Thang reservoir.
Restaurant on the Lake -
ร้านอาหารแพโชควิชัย
We have spent a whole afternoon eating and exploring at this spot and have never been disappointerd by the food. They farm the fish from this location so guaranteed to be fresh. There 2 restaurants that share this parking area. Look for this sign at the entrance to the steps down to the restaurant on a raft.
