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Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua)

A. Muang, Krabi Town 81000, Thailand
Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in Krabi Town
4.0 of 5 stars 143 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: This temple complex not only serves as a religious site for the monks who live and worship there, but also features a maze of natural caves in an...... more » Owner description: This temple complex not only serves as a religious site for the monks who live and worship there, but also features a maze of natural caves in an overgrown jungle valley where stone tools, pottery remains and the mold for making Buddha footprints have been excavated. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Interesting temple and we climbed to the top! Beautiful view on Krabi and its area. We even saw monkeys at the top of the hill. The climb is fun, but makes you sweat like a marathonian! More

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Dubai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Selling a climb of 1237 incredibly steep steps in 35 degrees and 100% humidity to the family was tough, but oh my word was it worth it. The climb is tough, there is no doubt about that and we are a fit family, the steps are more like a ladder in places, and on the way down our legs were... More

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Georgetown, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

1237 steps up if you want to go to top of the hill! Lots to see @ ground level. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We visited the temple as part of a hotel organised trip. It is a brutal 1200 plus steps to the top of the mountain but the views are spectacular and are well worth it. Just wear some sturdy shoes and bring some water. I would not even bother trying unless you are in reasonable shape, you will see the walking... More

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Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

First time I climbed all the way up was in 2001. Did it in the afternoon and it was HOT. You need to take at least 1 litre of water with you. The view from the top is well worth the effort. A nice place to relax, away from the noise and busy streets nearby. The 2nd time I went... More

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county durham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The view at the top is stunning but you need to be pretty fit to climb the steps! More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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If you are not very young and fit person, don't try climbing steps. specially, if you are going with small kids. the tiger cave and temple at bottom place is nice but the steps for going at the top are too steep and difficult. Out of 1237 steps, we could go up to 200 steps only. Many people were coming... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Not worth the 1237 stair steps. It was so hot and the payoff at the top simply was not worth it. Keep your water bottles from the climb up. They have fresh water at the top for you to refill! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I loved the amazing view over krabi but I will warn you - the walk is VERY HARD. Read our story here http://wp.me/p1RfSy-68 More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

WE climbed the 1200 steps to the temple on top of the hill and we only had 1 hour as our coach was leaving,difficult in the heat but worth the climb, great views and really peaceful. Would like to do it again but with more time to spare More

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