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Tham Jang is a large cavern that was used in defense against marauding Chinese Ho (Jiin Haw) in the early 19th century (tham means cave, jang is steadfast.) A set of stairs leads up to the main cavern entrance.
The main cave chamber isn't the most impressive, but it does afford magnificent views over the river valley through an opening in the limestone wall. A cool spring at the foot of the cave feeds into the river and you can swim up here about 80m into the cave. Inside are electric lights, which the caretakers turn on once you've paid the admission fee. You can swim outside the cave for free; not a bad option.
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