Wat Tham Khao Pun
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Sarah
Southampton, UK49 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This was a great cave to visit, firstly its near a great view point (a 5 min walk up a nearby hill and steps) and then a 10 min walk from some lovely cafes with picture perfect views of the river).
The cave cost 30 baht to enter, it was very cool and airy in there even when it was 36°C outside, which was a welcome relief! there's lots of shrines in the cave and a chamber where bats live, they can clearly be seen flying about so if you like bats then you can poke your head into this chamber! it's all very well lit so you can see the cave well.
There are some passages as you walk through which are quite tight and small, I'm 5ft 2 and I had to crouch a couple of times. Also, you have to squeeze in some narrow passages so this wouldn't be suitable for very large people.
After visiting the cave, we got a tuktuk from the cave to the nearby Chungkai War Cemetary (it cost 100 baht).
I would definitely recommend this place, hardly any tourists there so maybe people don't know about it!
The cave cost 30 baht to enter, it was very cool and airy in there even when it was 36°C outside, which was a welcome relief! there's lots of shrines in the cave and a chamber where bats live, they can clearly be seen flying about so if you like bats then you can poke your head into this chamber! it's all very well lit so you can see the cave well.
There are some passages as you walk through which are quite tight and small, I'm 5ft 2 and I had to crouch a couple of times. Also, you have to squeeze in some narrow passages so this wouldn't be suitable for very large people.
After visiting the cave, we got a tuktuk from the cave to the nearby Chungkai War Cemetary (it cost 100 baht).
I would definitely recommend this place, hardly any tourists there so maybe people don't know about it!
Written February 4, 2024
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Marita S
Alberta, Canada42 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We were brought here by boat, crossed the railway tracks and walked up some stairs badly needing repair.
It was not busy herd at all and tge entrance fee was low. The walk through thd cave definitely had some tight spaces and low ceilings. I was glad a family was in front of us so I could hear them. Pretty cool place to visit.
It was not busy herd at all and tge entrance fee was low. The walk through thd cave definitely had some tight spaces and low ceilings. I was glad a family was in front of us so I could hear them. Pretty cool place to visit.
Written November 19, 2022
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Tawan U.
Bangkok, Thailand259 contributions
Aug 2019
Didn't expect there are many rooms inside the cave. We had fun exploring. There are signs guiding you all the way about room names and exit.
Written August 13, 2019
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Eden P
Woodstock, VT18 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
My 70 year old mother and 21 year old daughter, and I rented bikes in Kanchanaburi and rode out to the temple. The ride was about 40 minutes each way and only a bit of a hill just before the temple. There are restrooms and it was 30 Bhat to get in... the boys at the entrance waived the fee, but we donated anyway...the place clearly needs the money and upkeep. The cave was cool and had many Buddha’s throughout and it is quite large. My mother loved it and it was nice to escape the crowds and noise. I felt like I wanted to Pitch in and clean the place up a bit;) All in all it was a fun afternoon sojourn. Reminder: it is respectful to the Buddhist culture to cover shoulders and knees.
Written March 26, 2019
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Waron S
Bangkok, Thailand251 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
The place is not wall maintained, so set your expectation right. I think it was discovered long ago when no one has an idea about natural conservation, so the cave is dead. With that disappointment, I’m still thrilled by the sight.
Written February 12, 2019
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Lucas A
Jakarta, Indonesia168 contributions
Took a long boat here from the river Kwai bridge. Thought it would be a snappy 5 minute look and man was I suprised.
The stairs are a little steep so allow yourself at least 30 - 45 minutes here to fully appreciate it without getting too hot and tired.
The big buddha is what you'll first see upon entering from the. river up a few more steps and onto a road for a 300 metre walk to the temple where the cave entrance is. A quick 40 baht donation each later and we were off to the entrance being dragged along by our little Thai children tour guides.
The cave has many different rooms starting with the reclining buddha and moving in deeper from there. There's a few tight squeezes in there but worth the effort. At the end you'll be taken up a stair case and out of the exit where your little tour guides will over exaggerate their puffing and panting to get a tip from all their hard work :)
An amazing little place and well worth the climbing up and down stairs. Quite magical and serene inside. A must and my only regret is I was rushing around too much. Next time I'll allow a full hour to really enjoy it.
The stairs are a little steep so allow yourself at least 30 - 45 minutes here to fully appreciate it without getting too hot and tired.
The big buddha is what you'll first see upon entering from the. river up a few more steps and onto a road for a 300 metre walk to the temple where the cave entrance is. A quick 40 baht donation each later and we were off to the entrance being dragged along by our little Thai children tour guides.
The cave has many different rooms starting with the reclining buddha and moving in deeper from there. There's a few tight squeezes in there but worth the effort. At the end you'll be taken up a stair case and out of the exit where your little tour guides will over exaggerate their puffing and panting to get a tip from all their hard work :)
An amazing little place and well worth the climbing up and down stairs. Quite magical and serene inside. A must and my only regret is I was rushing around too much. Next time I'll allow a full hour to really enjoy it.
Written October 29, 2014
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JJ K
Hua Hin, Thailand171 contributions
Jul 2020
I have written a earlier review concerning the hazards of the cave system.
This review relates to the link between this temple and the Allied POWs who built the Thai-Burma Railway.
All things considered, this is a rather unremarkable temple complex, although it does seem to be a popular attraction for Thai family outings.
If you proceed all the way to the river bank of the Kwai Noi you will be standing on a rock outcropping that the POWs had to remove to allow the railway to pass. If you walk down to the tracks, you will see two cuttings though the rocks that the POWs had to make.
While this is no where near the task that killed many POWs at Hellfire Pass, it is an impressive and easily accessible example of their ordeal.
This temple is just a few kilometers past the CWGC at Chung Kai.
This review relates to the link between this temple and the Allied POWs who built the Thai-Burma Railway.
All things considered, this is a rather unremarkable temple complex, although it does seem to be a popular attraction for Thai family outings.
If you proceed all the way to the river bank of the Kwai Noi you will be standing on a rock outcropping that the POWs had to remove to allow the railway to pass. If you walk down to the tracks, you will see two cuttings though the rocks that the POWs had to make.
While this is no where near the task that killed many POWs at Hellfire Pass, it is an impressive and easily accessible example of their ordeal.
This temple is just a few kilometers past the CWGC at Chung Kai.
Written August 28, 2020
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JJ K
Hua Hin, Thailand171 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
No one tells you when you buy a ticket to enter the cave system that: 1) there is a VERY narrow passage perhaps only 40-50 cm wide that one MUST pass thru at about the half-way point of the cave; 2) there are perhaps 100 very STEEP steps at the exit point. The entry is a gentle downward slope; the exit like climbing Mt. Everest!
Written May 8, 2019
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matdesl
Montreal, Canada46 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This one was was worth the visit, with some nice caves going down. Also inside their are some buddha statue, the set up is well made. Not too far from the main city.
Written November 2, 2017
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fitzybear619
Pontypridd, UK137 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Worth a visit, especially for the great views of the river Kwai. We visited as part of the river boat taxi tour from the Kwai bridge. The area is nice and quiet so great fro photo opportunities.
Written October 15, 2015
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What time does this place close for the day?
Written December 30, 2018
HI, where did you get the tour from and do you remember how much it was? Is it necessary or should we just visit the temple? Thanks
Written November 5, 2017
Hi we just took a taxi from the Death Railway place there is a few there. Not the regular taxi, the one driven by a pick up truck and you can hop in a couple of people behind. It's around the train station where there is some museum also. Hopefully i clearify for your planning, enjoy!
Written November 8, 2017
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