Wat Tham Suea

Krabi, Thailand

Wat Tham Suea is a Buddhist temple north-northeast of Krabi, Thailand, within Krabi Noi. Creators show a climb of 1,260 steps cut into the mountain face to a hilltop sanctuary, passing golden stupas and tiger statues near the base.

Type: wat
Location: Krabi, Thailand
Within: Krabi Noi
Coordinates: 8.12393, 98.92513
In videos: 1 on Travelnetic

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Tips from creators

Creators take rest breaks on benches along the steep staircase trail. See the moment ↓
Watch for monkeys; signs along the trail warn visitors about mischievous ones. See the moment ↓
Creators show entrance tickets bought at the booth at 50 THB per foreigner. See the moment ↓

What creators show here

03:21Climbing 1,260 Stairs to Temple Summit

The vloggers start climbing the steep, uneven concrete staircase cut into the mountain face to reach the hilltop sanctuary. They stop for rest breaks on benches along the trail, passing golden stupas and signs warning visitors about mischievous monkeys.

From “Krabi BLEW Our Minds (The Best Way to Enjoy This Tropical Paradise)” by Flora and Note · Open in the Travelnetic player at 03:21

01:07Wat Tham Suea Entrance

The hosts arrive at the front gate of Wat Tham Suea on motorbikes and purchase entrance tickets at the booth for 50 THB per foreigner. They take in the views of the golden pagodas and tiger statues at the base before heading toward the trail.

From “Krabi BLEW Our Minds (The Best Way to Enjoy This Tropical Paradise)” by Flora and Note · Open in the Travelnetic player at 01:07

06:42Summit View at Tiger Cave Temple

After completing the grueling 1,260-step climb up 309 vertical meters, the group reaches the mountain top platform. They celebrate beside the massive golden stupa while enjoying 360-degree views of Krabi's countryside, lush palm plantations, and limestone karst peaks.

From “Krabi BLEW Our Minds (The Best Way to Enjoy This Tropical Paradise)” by Flora and Note · Open in the Travelnetic player at 06:42

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wat Tham Suea?

Wat Tham Suea is in Krabi, Thailand. It is a wat. Its coordinates are about 8.12393, 98.92513.

Is Wat Tham Suea worth visiting?

Creators highlight 360-degree views from the summit over Krabi's countryside, palm plantations and limestone karst peaks.

How do you get to Wat Tham Suea?

Creators arrive at the front gate on motorbikes and buy entrance tickets at the booth.

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