[2024 Phetchaburi Attraction] Travel Guide for Tham Khao Luang (Updated Dec)

A Temple In A Cave - Khao Luang Cave

#bangkoktrip #temple #thailand #bangkok #attraction #cave Khao Luang Cave Phetechaburi is a Cave located at4WPM+48F, Thongchai, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi 76000, Thailand which is approx a 90 - 120mins drive away from the west of Bangkok city. A super unique Cave where you have to climb down a flight of steep stairs down into the Cave. you will be able to see the sleeping buddha and other gods. There are also opportunities for prayers as long as you provide any amount of donations. Although this is a holy place, but u do not need to have cover shoes or require to wear any pants while visiting this Cave.

Take a tour of Khao Luang Cave, "the beautiful cave of Phetchaburi"

Khao Luang Cave is located on Khao Luang, Tambon Thong Chai, Amphoe Mueang, Phetchaburi Province. It is currently under the care of 3 main agencies: “Wat Boonthawi” (Wat Tham Klaep), Tambon Thong Chai Administrative Organization, and Office of Fine Arts 1, Ratchaburi, Department of Fine Arts. Khao Luang Cave or Tham Luang has another name which is popular among the locals of Phetchaburi as “Tham Wiman Chakri”. The name Tham Wiman Chakri is the name that the locals believe that “Khun Chan Chai Chak”, the former governor of Phetchaburi, requested this name from King Mongkut, Rama IV. Khao Luang Cave, Cave 3, in the morning, sunlight shines down, which is the unique characteristic of this cave. Inside this cave, in addition to being a limestone cave with beautiful natural creations, there are beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. It is assumed that this place was probably transformed into a Buddhist or sacred place since the early Ayutthaya period (based on evidence of various Buddhist art works such as Buddha images, pagodas, and Buddha footprints. Including various written evidence that appears) The journey is by foot, 124 steps leading to the cave entrance (the cave entrance). The stairs leading up and down the cave entrance, this route also has something to be especially careful of, which is monkeys, who may come to pull things, snatch the food that is being held. The highlight is the cave, the 3rd chamber, which is considered the most beautiful and outstanding highlight of Khao Luang Cave. It is the largest and longest cave chamber of this cave. Location: On Khao Luang, Tambon Thongchai, Amphoe Mueang, Phetchaburi Province, approximately 5 kilometers from Phetchaburi town. Open for visits every day. Monday-Friday, open 09.00 - 16.00 hrs. Saturday-Sunday, open 09.00-17.00 hrs.

Khao Luang Cave, Phetchaburi Province

A must-visit attraction in Phetchaburi is Khao Luang Cave. To explore this cave, you need to descend to the lower level where you'll find a spacious and cool cavern adorned with numerous Buddha statues. When sunlight streams through the openings, it creates a mesmerizing effect. Inside the cave, there are many interesting formations of stalactites and stalagmites. The descent is quite easy and convenient, making it accessible for everyone.

A temple in a cave located in Phetchaburi

#myhiddengems #huahin #bangkok #mustvisit #temple #cave On our roadtrip from Bangkok to Huahin we stumble upon this hidden gem located about a 2 hours drive away from Bangkok where you will find a temple in a cave. This place is called Tham Khao Luang and will require a small fee upon entrance, this place is reachable via a car and do require some climbing due to the steps up to the cave and down into it. Upon reaching the cave you will be mesmerised by the size of the cave and the light shining into the cave with the buddha relics making thisnplace look holy and magical. You don't need too much time here, probably about 30mins to 45mins max.

Khao Luang Cave Temple, Phetchaburi Province.

Located in the Muang Phetchaburi district on Khao Luang, a small mountain with beautifully colored stalactites and stalagmites, it is considered the largest and most important cave of the city of Phetchaburi. Inside the cave, there are important Buddha statues enshrined. The highlight of visiting Khao Luang Cave is the sight of sunlight streaming down from the cave's ceiling shaft onto the floor below, resembling a spotlight shining down, creating a marvelous and beautiful image. The nature of the light beam varies depending on the weather conditions of each season. Location: Thong Chai Subdistrict, Muang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi 76000

The copy of the Dragon Cave is located in a cave in Phetchabun, and it is very holy. There is also a reclining Buddha in the cave. There are also many Buddha statues of different sizes between the stalactites and stalagmites. There are not many tourists here, mainly Thais. There are monkeys in the vicinity, seeing a girl's hair band being robbed; there is a monkey holding a piece of jade stone tightly. Do they also love treasure? The cave is free to visit, but the car needs to buy some small vendors to stop the parking fee, and there are 15 baht/person double fare to and from the mountain and the hole.