Visit Wat Tham Khao Wong (Nakhon Ratchasima)
Presentation Wat Tham Khao Wong
g_translate Thai name : วัดถ้ำเขาวง
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Be careful, there are several temples in Thailand which have the name of Wat Tham Khao Wong. The best known is probably the one in Uthai Thani province but there is also one in Saraburi province. Here, I'm talking about the one in Nakhon Ratchasima province which is 20 kilometers away from the main entrance (North entrance) to <
Khao Yai National Park. It is especially the set of cave galleries arranged to accommodate the meditation of the monks which is the interesting element of this temple. It is therefore important to enter the cave which is located inside the mountain and accessible by a staircase to the right of the main building, being discreet and respectful. Avoid coming to visit it during the meditation sessions unless you want to participate, but then come when it starts. They take place every day from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The main room of the cave hosts a statue of the revered monk Luang Phor Sot adept in Dhammakaya meditation.
Practical information about Wat Tham Khao Wong
No admission fee but as said only visit the cave outside of the meditation sessions and only enter when they take place (see times above) to meditate.
How to get to Wat Tham Khao Wong ?
Wat Tham Khao Wong is located in Pak Chong district in Nakhon Ratchasima province, about twenty kilometers from the Northern entrance to Khao Yai National Park. There is no public transport to get there.
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Rules to respect when visiting a temple
Wat Tham Khao Wong is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :
- Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
- Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
- Be quiet
- Don't hug or kiss
- Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
- Don't smoke
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