Wat Tham Suea, Buddhist temple in Krabi Noi, Thailand.
The temple complex sits on a hillside with multiple caves and features a grand staircase of 1,260 steps leading to a mountaintop Buddha statue.
A Buddhist monk established Wat Tham Suea in 1975, selecting this location due to the natural caves that were suitable for meditation practices.
The temple functions as an educational center where Buddhist monks study religious texts and practice traditional meditation techniques in natural cave settings.
The climb to the summit requires physical stamina and takes between 20 to 40 minutes, with early morning visits recommended to avoid midday heat.
Tiger paw prints discovered within the cave system contributed to local narratives about tigers inhabiting these grounds in past centuries.
Location: Krabi Noi
GPS coordinates: 8.12400,98.92518
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
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