Practical information
- Location
- Takua Thung, Phang Nga, Phang Nga · 8.42861, 98.47167
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Cave temple in a limestone hill
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga)
Wat Suwan Khuha in Takua Thung district, Phang Nga, is a temple built into a limestone hill riddled with caves. The main cave shelters a large reclining Buddha surrounded by smaller images, and colourful ceramic tiles decorate parts of the walls. Further passages lead to chambers with stalactites and shrines. Monkeys roam the grounds, which is why many visitors call it the Monkey Cave Temple; keep food and loose items out of reach. It is a popular stop on the way to boat trips in Phang Nga Bay, and an easy break from the drive between Phuket and Krabi.
Highlights
- Reclining Buddha cave A large reclining Buddha in the main cave.
- Cave chambers Passages with stalactites and shrines.
- Monkeys Macaques live around the temple.
Tips for Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Monkeys live here: keep food and loose items out of sight.
More photos of Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga)
Row of golden Buddhas lit in the cave, Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga) Photo: Amata Sirirat · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Rock formations in the cave, Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga) Photo: Hartmann Linge · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga)
Where is Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga)?
Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga) is in Takua Thung, Phang Nga, Phang Nga province, in southern Thailand.
What is Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga) known for?
Wat Suwan Khuha in Takua Thung district, Phang Nga, is a temple built into a limestone hill riddled with caves. Highlights include Reclining Buddha cave, Cave chambers and Monkeys.
How old is Wat Suwan Khuha (Phang Nga)?
Cave temple in a limestone hill.