Wat Tham Suea
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Wat Tham Suea: A Sacred Journey
Wat Tham Suea, or Tiger Cave Temple, offers a striking spiritual experience steeped in rich history.
Founded as a Buddhist temple, it features an 18m-high Buddha covered in golden mosaic. The temple is significant for its various merit-making ceremonies, including the unique practice of placing coins on a conveyor belt that drops them into a donation bowl. Architectural highlights include a nine-story stupa adorned with murals depicting historical conflicts and multiple Buddha images in various postures.
Unforgettable Highlights
- 🚠 Cable Car Ride: Enjoy a scenic view while taking a 20B cable car ride to the temple summit.
- 🏯 Unique Stupas: Explore various architectural styles and historical murals surrounding the main Buddha.
- 🐅 Tiger Cave: Visit the namesake cave with its vivid tiger statues and display of a former abbot's mummified body.
Accessibility is limited; entrance is free, making it suitable for tourists, families, and historians looking for a cultural experience.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Wat Tham Suea
Unique Rituals
Devotees place coins on a conveyor belt for donation ceremonies.
Historical Murals
Murals in the nine-story stupa illustrate conflicts with Burma.
Cable Car Access
A cable car ride to the temple top costs 20B.
Tiger Cave
Features a mummified body of a former abbot in an adjacent hall.
Location
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Address
View mapNational Hwy No 6067
Opening Hours
Friday:
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Contact Information
Price
Free. Cable car costs 20B per person.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (8:00 AM–10:00 AM) are best for fewer crowds.