THAM CHOMPHON ARBRETUM

THAM CHOMPHON ARBRETUM

This cave arboretum is located in the vicinity of Amphoe Chom Bung, 30 kilometers west of the provincial township area. The cave was originally called Tham Mutchalin; it is located in a mountain which is 191 meters high situated in the township area. In the year 1895, King Chulachomklao and Queen Si Phatcharin made a royal visit and they liked the beauty of this cave very much, thus, giving a new name to it, "Tham Chomphon". There are beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in the cave which also houses a medium sized Reclining Buddha. In front of the Comphon Cave lies an arboretum having various species of plants and trees. It is a suitable place for relaxing.

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