Temples & Sacred Sites

Phetchaburi and Cha-am host a diverse collection of religious sites, ranging from Ayutthaya-era wooden architecture to intricate cave shrines. This selection features Tham Khao Luang’s sun-drenched caverns, the historic teak assembly hall of Wat Yai Suwannaram, and the colossal Naga sculpture at Wat Tham Chaeng. Visitors can explore hillside meditation retreats at Wat Khao Banda It and the expansive religious park dedicated to Guan Yin at Pusawan, reflecting the region's deep spiritual heritage.

Tham Khao Luang Cave

Travel just 100 km south of Bangkok, escape its hustle and bustle and visit this mysterious cave hiding an image of Buddha inside.

Wat Yai Suwannaram

An Ayutthaya-period temple featuring a windowless teak wood assembly hall. It is notable for its historic murals and a door bearing a hatchet mark from the Burmese-Siamese wars.

Wat Khao Banda It

A hillside temple complex featuring several interconnected caves used for meditation, housing various Buddha images and natural rock formations.

Wat Khao Yoi

A cave temple situated within a limestone hill, containing a large reclining Buddha and several smaller statues within its main cavern.

Wat Tham Chaeng

Home to a massive, 227-meter-long statue of the Phaya Naga (Great Serpent), which is one of the largest of its kind in Thailand.

Boat temple

A religious structure designed in the shape of a traditional Chinese junk boat.

Guan Yin Buddhist Temple Pusawan

A large religious park featuring a colossal multi-armed statue of Guan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Mercy, alongside various Thai and Chinese shrines.

Wat Neranchararam

A seaside temple known for its large white statue of Phra Pitda, a six-armed deity covering his eyes and ears to symbolize the blocking of worldly distractions.

Wat Cha-am Khiri

Features a staircase leading to a hillside cave that houses a sacred Buddha footprint and several historic Buddha images.

Wat Maruekkhathaiwan

A Buddhist temple located near the historic Mrigadayavan Palace, featuring traditional Thai architectural elements.