1. Wat Tham Seua
This sprawling hill and cave temple complex 9km northwest of Krabi
Town is an easy, worthwhile day trip. At the park entrance you'll come
to a gruellingly steep 1260-step staircase leading to a 600m karst peak.
After a 30- to 40-minute climb, the fit and fearless are rewarded with
golden Buddha statues, a gilded stupa and spectacular views out to sea
beyond Ao Nang. Start early and bring water; there are drinking taps at
the top.
The best of the rest of the grounds can be found by
following a loop trail through a little forest valley behind the ridge
where the bòht (central sanctuary) is located. Here you'll find several
limestone caves hiding Buddha images, statues and altars.
This is a sacred area of worship: please dress appropriately by covering shoulders to knees and avoiding tight outfits.
Motorcycle taxis or túk-túk from Krabi cost 100B. A sŏrng·tăa·ou from Krabi's Th Utarakit is 50B.
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