Wat Tham Khao Pun
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A limestone cave temple southwest of town, with many Buddha images inside. During WWII the Japanese used it as a storehouse.
Wat Tham Khao Pun sits in a limestone hill about 4 km southwest of Kanchanaburi city. Winding caves link together, housing several Buddha images and a reclining Buddha, with stalactites hanging overhead. During WWII the Japanese used the caves as a supply depot and base, and the temple has signs explaining this. Stairs lead up to a small pagoda on the summit, with views over the River Kwai and the fields. Entry costs a few dozen baht. Shoes must be removed to enter the caves, and some sections are low, so you will need to stoop. It can be visited on the way to the Chungkai War Cemetery.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Chungkai War Cemetery
- Wat Tham Mangkon Thong
- JEATH War Museum
- Kanchanaburi Skywalk (Song Khwae-Mae Klong)
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
- World War II Museum (Kanchanaburi)
- Bridge over the River Kwai