Khao Luang Cave Temple, which is located just 5kms north of
Phetchaburi town. Khao Luang Cave is regarded as the largest and most
important cave of Phetchaburi province because the important ornamented
Buddha image built by
King Rama V
which is dedicated to
King Rama III is
enshrined here. The 12-foot-high image is located some 90 feet below the
ground in a limestone cavern. Many of the images were placed here by
King Mongut (known as Rama IV), who often used the caves and temples of Phetchaburi
for meditation and studying before he ascended the throne.
Khao Luang Cave Temple, which is located just 5kms north of
Phetchaburi town. Khao Luang Cave is regarded as the largest and most
important cave of Phetchaburi province because the important ornamented
Buddha image built by
King Rama V
which is dedicated to
King Rama III is
enshrined here. The 12-foot-high image is located some 90 feet below the
ground in a limestone cavern. Many of the images were placed here by
King Mongut (known as Rama IV), who often used the caves and temples of Phetchaburi
for meditation and studying before he ascended the throne.