Tham Khao Luang

Khao Luang Cave


Useful Information

Location: 5km north from Khao Wang, Prachuab. Phetchaburi / Phet Buri. Highway 4 to the west, turn right onto Highway 3173 for 3 km. (13° 8'4.36"N, 99°55'58.35"E)
Open: no restrictions [2007]
Fee: free [2007]
Classification:  Karst cave.
Light: not necessary
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Address: Tham Khao Luang, Tel: +66-, Fax: +66-,
Last update:$Date: 2008/10/19 21:20:36 $

History


Description

Tham Khao Luang (Khao Luang Cave) is located inside the homonymous hill. It is a huge chamber used as a cave temple, with several huge Buddha statues. Khao Luang Cave is regarded as the most important cave temple of Petchaburi because is houses a dressing Buddha image cast by the royal command of King Chulalongkon as a dedication to King Nang Klao and King Mongkut.


See also


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