Tham Khao Luang
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A large limestone cave outside Phetchaburi, where shafts of light from skylights in the ceiling fall on hundreds of Buddha images.
Tham Khao Luang lies in the mountains about 5 kilometers north of Phetchaburi city. Its cavern is spacious and houses hundreds of Buddha images, many placed there on the orders of kings of the Rattanakosin (Bangkok) dynasty. Several natural skylights in the ceiling let in slanting shafts of sunlight on clear mornings, falling on the main Buddha and the stalactites. It's a classic photo moment. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. You'll climb a flight of steps before the entrance, and there are many monkeys around the cave mouth, so keep your belongings secure. The cave is about 70 kilometers from Hua Hin and is often visited on the same day as Khao Wang.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Maha Samanaram
- Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang)
- Wat Mahathat Worawihan, Phetchaburi
- Wat Yai Suwannaram
- Wat Khao Bandai It
- Wat Kamphaeng Laeng
- Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (Ban Puen Palace)
- Wat Ko Kaeo Suttharam