6 places to discover
Goa Kreo is a natural cave located in Kandri Village, Gunungpati District, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia, situated on a hillside near Jatibarang Reservoir. The cave is notable for its association with Sunan Kalijaga folklore, its population of long-tailed macaques considered guardians, and its scenic setting connected by a wooden bridge over the reservoir. It combines natural, historical and cultural interest as a managed tourist attraction.
Khao Sam Muk is a low coastal hill between Bang Saen Beach and Ang Sila in Saen Suk, Mueang Chonburi District, Chonburi Province. Crowned by the revered Chao Mae Sam Muk Shrine, it is known for panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand, Bang Saen coastline and fishing villages. The hill is inhabited by wild macaques and features viewpoints, shrine buildings and roadside stalls, making it a popular short stop for sightseeing and photography.
San Phra Kan is a revered historic shrine in central Lopburi town, Tha Hin Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District. Built on an ancient Khmer laterite prang, it enshrines the four-armed Vishnu image known as Phra Kan, regarded as the guardian spirit of Lopburi. Located opposite Phra Prang Sam Yot on Vichayen Road, it is notable for its Khmer architecture, cultural reverence, and large population of resident long-tailed macaques.
Wat Khao Takiap is a Buddhist hilltop temple located on Khao Takiap Hill in Nong Kae Subdistrict, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan. Also known as Chopstick Hill Temple, it sits south of central Hua Hin overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. The temple is notable for its large standing Buddha image, hilltop pagoda, panoramic coastal views, and resident troop of macaques.
Wat Suwan Khuha, also known as Wat Tham or Monkey Cave Temple, is a Buddhist cave temple in Krasom Sub-district, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga Province. Set inside a large limestone cave, it is notable for its 15-meter reclining Buddha image, historic Buddha statues, stalactites and stalagmites, and resident monkeys at the entrance. It is an active place of worship and a popular stop between Phuket and Phang Nga town.
Wat Tham Khao Chakan is a Buddhist cave temple located on the limestone hill of Khao Chakan in Khao Chakan District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand. Set within a dramatic karst formation with 72 caves, the temple is known for its cave shrines, Buddha images, and large troop of long-tailed macaques. It serves as a religious site and viewpoint offering panoramic views of the surrounding plains and is a notable landmark of Sa Kaeo.