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Landmark· Phang Nga mainland· Thailand

Wat Suwan Kuha (Monkey Cave Temple), Phang Nga

8° 25.7′ N · 98° 28.3′ E

A historic cave temple in a limestone hill near Phang Nga, where Buddha images fill the main cavern and royal monograms are inscribed on the cave walls. Monkeys roam the grounds, hence its tourist name.

Phuket & Phang Nga BayKoh Lanta to Koh LipeKoh Samui & the Gulf of Thailand

Practical

Coordinates from Wikidata (Q50418332). An inland side trip by taxi from Phang Nga or Tha Dan, best combined with a crew change or the park HQ visit; there is no access by boat. Dress respectfully, and keep food and bags away from the monkeys. Wikivoyage notes its historical and archaeological importance.

Best for

A shore-day excursion from Tha Dan

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