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📍 Wat Tham Suea
✈️ Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
🚗 134.0 KM
⏱️ 2 hours, 27 minutes
Wat Tham Suea, or Tiger Cave Temple, is a prominent Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, renowned for its challenging climb and panoramic views. Accessibility involves a steep ascent of over 1,200 steps, or a cable car ride (small fee applies), making it less accessible for those with mobility issues; comfortable footwear and water are essential. It can be easily visited solo, although guided tours of the Kanchanaburi region often include it. The temple is open year-round, but the cooler dry season (November-February) or early morning/late afternoon visits are recommended to avoid extreme heat and humidity, which can make the climb arduous; rainy season can also make steps slippery. There's a small entrance fee for foreigners (approx. 50-100 THB), plus the cable car cost. Visitors typically spend 2-3 hours exploring the complex, including the climb, various shrines, the large Buddha statue, and enjoying the breathtaking countryside views, particularly of the rice paddies. Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) is required as it is an active religious site.