Seen from afar, a giant golden Buddha sits serenely on the hilltop, gazing out over the green rice fields of the Mae Klong valley. Wat Tham Suea, the Tiger Cave Temple, is one of the best-known temples in Kanchanaburi and, together with its Chinese neighbour Wat Tham Khao Noi, a highlight of the first day.
What you will experience
The seated Buddha, Luang Pho Chin Prathanporn, was created in 1973 and measures some 18 metres in height. Behind it rises the tall Ketkaew Prasat Chedi, which enshrines sacred relics. From the top you look down on the river, the patchwork of rice fields and the seven-tiered pagoda of the neighbouring Khao Noi Cave Temple.
Good to know
- The hilltop is reached by 157 steep steps or by a small tram.
- Please cover shoulders and knees; shoes are removed inside the shrines.
- Bring your camera – the panorama is one of the finest in the province.
On these cruises
You visit the Tiger Cave Temple on the following RV River Kwai cruises:
- 7D/6N River Kwai Heritage Cruise – Day 1 (Monday)
- 4D/3N River Kwai Cruise (upstream) – Day 1 (Monday)
- 4D/3N River Kwai Cruise (downstream) – Day 1 (Thursday)
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