About 2 km from Suan Luang beach and 3 km from the town lies this temple, famous for its cave. However, before reaching it, you'll find a more traditional temple. Following the small forest path, you'll pass an animal shelter for abandoned dogs and a small trail leading to a smaller cave, the Ploenchit Cave. At the end of the path is a small shrine with a large Buddha statue. Just beyond lies the Ma Rong Cave. It consists of several underground chambers, one of which, the left-hand one, has been converted into a temple. There, you'll find a small, tiled platform with a reclining Buddha and several other seated Buddha statues. More statues can be found in the right-hand part of the cave.

Entry is free, but donations for food for the abandoned dogs and electricity to light the cave are welcome. If you are afraid of bats, be aware that a colony lives in Ma Rong Cave. You can volunteer at the temple's animal shelter for abandoned dogs.

It is better to have your own means of transport.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Khao Tham Ma Rong? The best way is to travel by private vehicle.