🇹🇭 Thailand’s Hidden Gem — Tiger Cave Temple 🐅✨

#summervacay 📍 Wat Tham Sua, Kanchanaburi You’ve probably never heard of this one — and that’s what makes it special. 💛 Tucked away in Kanchanaburi, this Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua) is one of Thailand’s top 10 most beautiful temples — and yet 99% of travelers don’t know it exists. A real hidden gem! 🌟 Legend says a hermit monk once meditated here and was protected by a tiger — and so a temple was built beside the tiger’s cave. 🐯 Over time, it grew into the stunning site we see today. ⛰️ From the base to the summit: You’ll climb 157 steep, colorful steps, flanked by twin dragons — one gold, one blue — coiling up toward the top. 🐉🐉 ✨ Highlights: 🪷 18-meter Golden Buddha: Covered in golden mosaic tiles, backed by a radiant conical halo. The largest seated Buddha in the region. 🛕 9-tiered stupa: Houses sacred relics of the Buddha. From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Kanchanaburi's rice fields, River Kwai, and the charming countryside. 🕯️ Cave shrine: Below the temple, find a natural limestone cave with a revered tiger spirit altar. Monks reside inside, and you can offer 20 THB for blessings and a lucky bracelet. 📍Located ~17 km from Kanchanaburi city 🚗 About 2.5–3 hrs drive from Bangkok 💡 A must-visit if you're planning a trip to Kanchanaburi! #tigercavetemple #kanchanaburihiddengem