Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple)

5 Sriprapha Nguanson - 8 months ago

The temple was in very nice setting and everything was in the proper managed including the parking lot, the local shopping store area and also there were food sold in case you want to have a little meal in front the main entrance of the temple. There is some entry fee for international tourists/visitors but free for Thai people. The highlight of this temple is the 1,260 steps of stair climbing up the top of the cave hill. For us, it took about 40 minutes and literally depending on how healthy you are, some take shorter and some take longer time. I recommend you to try to reach to the top because the view and the area at the top is worth it. It was a breath taking view with the 360 view. You can see the horizontal of the ocean with the stunning view of the mountain beauty which is only located in Krabi. On the way, there were 2 the toilets stops and also there is drinking water tap at the top of the hill. I do recommend you to take a bottle of water. Due to the stairs is very steep and narrow so very be careful when climbing up and use the handrail will be more safe. Moreover, there is a number of steps wrote along the way which will give you a sense of progress. And also I suggest visit the tiger cave which is underneath the hill that we climb up. The overall experience was so memorable with stunning view and it may took you roughly 3 hours for this temple to explore. Enjoy the climbing.

5 Martin Jarc - 6 months ago

They are not lying when they say 1260 stairs but it is totally worth it. The Buddha at the top of the mountain is magnificent.
Do take plenty of water and make stops, everyone needs them you go straight up. No regrets I would go again.
Go early and be ready for monkeys they slide on the fence and can get to you very quickly.

5 Mario Pavić - 3 months ago

To the temple leads a difficult and steep ascent of 1260 steps. It took us 35 minutes to get to the top, and 15 minutes to get back down but it was worth it because the view from the top is fantastic. At the top there is a tap with drinking water. Along the way we did not meet monkeys but there were a lot of them in the park which is located at the very beginning of trail.

5 Joe Macpherson - a month ago

Breathtaking spot. Gotta climb 1300 steep stairs but it's worth it for the phenomenal views. The huge golden Buddha is a 'wow' moment too.

Watch out for the monkey's, they steal your stuff. This was truly a wonderful afternoon

4 Leon Stegnizkiy - 2 months ago

If you go to the view point be ready for really beautiful view.
But you need to know:
1. The way up take 30-40 min.
2. Bring enough water (recommend 1.5L)
3. Recommend - bring clothes that you can change after you back from the view point, because you gonna be sweaty and it's nice to have new clothes

4 Kaz Barlow - 4 months ago

When they said 1237 steps they meant it. The caveat is that some of those steps are on metal ladders attached to the cliff face and it is STEEP! In high temperature and humidity it was a massive challenge.

The view is spectacular. At the bottom there is a lot to explore. Definitely worth the trip.

5 The Travelling Owl - 5 months ago

A fantastic experience with beautiful views, I climbed 1260 steps to the peak of the mountain which was very difficult as some of the steps are very steep and easily 40cm high. Although it's a pilgrimage that's well worth the effort.

I wouldn't reccomend trying to get to the peak if you have any underlying health conditions or are prone to heat stroke.