Khao Luang Cave Phetchaburi, Thailand Editorial Image

There is nothing this technomad likes more than exploring hidden spots around the world, and Thailand is full of them! My recent journey through the south of Thailand led me to a small town a few hours south-west of Bangkok. Phetchaburi, also known as Muang Phetch by the Thais, is definitely worth a visit! It is home to Khao Luang Cave, along with the beautiful Phra Nakhorn Khiri Historic Park, and it is the closest town to Kaeng Krachan National Park (Thailand’s largest national park!). Khao Luang Cave Temple One of the town’s most attractive side adventures is Khao Luang Cave, regarded as the largest and most important in the province. It was often frequented by the royal family as a meditation and picnic spot since the reign of King Rama IV (mid-19th century). The cave chamber lies about 90ft below ground and has numerous openings in the ceiling that allow for natural lighting. The limestone cave is decorated with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and more than 180 Buddha statues are scattered around the cave’s 3 main chambers. Of these, the most impressive are the 12ft high Buddha image and the 16ft Reclining Buddha, both cast under the royal command of King Rama V.