Tham Pla Temple, Chiang Rai Province

Wat Tham Pla, Chiang Rai Province 🙏Wat Tham Pla, an ancient temple with a long history since ancient times. There are many caves here, such as Tham Ku Kaew and Tham Plao Phloeng Fa. There is also a beautiful chapel and a pagoda that is unlike any other temple. Inside the temple, there are also mountain monkeys or Ai Nia monkeys living. 🌿Tham Pla is a small stream that flows out from under a limestone mountain, flowing through the mountain in many ways, and flowing out in front of the cave mouth. Inside the cave, there is a Burmese-style Buddha statue built by a Burmese monk. The general public calls it "Phra Song Khruang", which is highly revered by the people in this area. 🌱According to legend, when the Lord Buddha came to teach the people and go on alms round in Yonok Nakhon Chai Buri Si Chang Saen, he walked along the foot of the mountain to a cave (currently Tham Plao Phloeng Fa). It turned out that the villagers brought grilled fish with a stick to put in the monk's alms bowl. The Lord Buddha prayed for the fish to come back to life again. Then he released it into a hole in the cave, creating a stream flowing out of the cliff on the east side. Then the Buddha used a stone to cover the hole where the water was poured and left his hair in the stone for people to worship. 🪨 Flame Chimney Cave is located on the top of the mountain. It looks like a cave that goes into the sky. Sunlight can shine through the cave floor. The mouth of the cave is a shady cliff on both sides. Inside is a large courtyard. On top is a large air vent, allowing light to shine into the cave. It is a beautiful and unusual sight. A small Buddha statue and pagoda were built inside the cave. Inside the pagoda are the relics of the Buddha. 📍 Tambon Pong Ngam, Amphoe Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province #100TravelWays