Tiger Cave Temple Wat Tham Sua, Krabi

Wat Tham Sua Temple

Wat Tham Suea Temple is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in western Thailand, in the province of Krabi. The Tiger Cave itself is located under a 270-meter-high cliff. The name of the Temple arose because of the similarity of the shape of the rock with the tiger's claw, all temple attributes include images of a tiger. The rock is wonderfully inscribed into the surrounding terrain, and from a height there is an amazing view of the entire province of Krabi.

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About the temple

Tiger Cave Temple, Krabi

Theravada is one of the first Buddhist schools to create a Buddhist written canon. The Buddhist Pali canon — Tipitaka ("Three Baskets of Wisdom") for Theravada is the highest authority of the Dhamma - the teachings of the Buddha and the organization of the Sangha (community of monks and nuns).

You can get to the top of the sacred mountain only by climbing 1,237 steps. Therefore, in order to pay homage or pray at the Buddha statue, sitting surrounded by picturesque views, you will have to overcome a difficult path. Followers of Buddhism come to the Tiger Temple on a pilgrimage mission to walk their way to the shrine along the "Path of Purification" and gain enlightenment, and ordinary tourists climb for an incredible view of the entire province of Krabi.

The Wat Tham Sua Temple complex (Tiger Cave Temple) consists of several interconnected parts – a cave temple, a Chinese-style pagoda, the temple itself and a walking trail.

One of the elements in the Tiger Cave is the Chinese Pagoda, Krabi, Thailand

The legendary Tiger Cave consists of a central hall located in a huge rocky grotto, as well as a small cave altar. As in all Thai temples, it is customary to leave offerings here.

For tourists, the main exhibits in the Temple of the Tiger are sculptures and statues located under the real stone arches of the cave.

Inside the Tiger Cave Temple Wat Tam Sua in Krabi

Tiger Temple Wat Tham Sua, Thailand

There are no tigers in the Tiger cave for a long time, but you can get acquainted with monkeys. The rules of behavior with these harmless animals are simple: you should not feed and tease the monkeys, and then their attitude towards you will be peaceful, at least curious.

The observation deck at the top of the sacred mountain offers stunning panoramas of the province of Krabi.

View from the observation deck of the Temple of the Tiger in Krabi

How to get

The Tiger Temple is located 7 km from Krabi Town, near the airport in Krabi. The most popular option to get to the attraction is a municipal bus going to the airport. You should get out before reaching the airport, having agreed in advance with the driver about the stop. Then the way to the temple is on foot. The way back is similar – buses run from the airport regularly, you need to get back on the road and wait for the next route.

You can also get to Wat Tam Sua in Krabi by taxi.

You can use the navigator to get to the Tiger Temple on your own bike or car, the place on the map is indicated.

If you go to the temple with an excursion, the price will include a transfer, as well as visits to other interesting locations. You can book a tour at any travel agency or online on this website.