Chiang Dao was built in 1767, also called Wat Tham Luang Chiang Dao. The construction was started by the monk Pratham Punya Wisdom and Phor Sanpee. Later, in 1887, Phraya Intaphban built a staircase to reach the cave entrance along with a lodging and other art works. In 1913, there was a hermit named Kantha who built a Buddha image. Until 1934, the monk Srivichai rebuilt and renovated it. In addition, in later times, more lodgings were built and renovated. It was granted for the royal charter on August 23, 1971.

 is a large cave on Doi Luang Chiang Dao. The hill is about 2,180 meters high. Doi Chiang Dao was formed from Permian limestone, consisting mostly of a thick mass of limestone and some layers of thin limestone. The limestone is light gray and dark gray. Its texture is quite muddy and there are also Fusulinid fossil. In front of the cave, water flows out of the cave and the water is clear and beautiful, as well as a variety of plants. It is also a location of Wat Chiang Dao.

REF Tham Chiang Dao (thailandtourismdirectory.go.th)