Luang Pho U Thong, Suphanburi
Thailand’s many gigantic Buddhist structures make impressive sightseeing spots, and Luang Pho U Thong‘s Buddha statue is one of them.
Sited in Suphanburi, the statue is a large Buddha sculpture carved from a cliff surrounded by sheer cliffs. Here’s an overview of the place and how to get there.
A gigantic Buddha statue carved from a cliff in Suphanburi
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The highlight here is a massive Buddha statue called Luang Pho U Thong that’s carved from a cliff. It’s surrounded by the grounds of a Buddhist centre, with many smaller Buddhist statues in front of the big statue that you can also worship.
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The site is a former abandoned quarry and offers a large space where you can chillax, with a few lush areas and a marsh surrounded by sheer cliffs.
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Behind the Buddha statue lies a big tunnel where you can explore.
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When you get inside, you can pay homage to small Buddha sculptures on a limestone wall, a Buddhist’s footprint and other small sacred statues. You can also donate some money into the donation boxes there to help with the electricity and water.
Pay respect to Luang Pho U Thong in Suphanburi
As the sculpture is the only and largest Buddha statue carved from a cliff in Thailand, it’d be a good idea to drop by and worship the statue once you find yourself in Suphanburi.
It takes about two hours to drive from Bangkok to get here.
Luang Pho U Thong
Address: U Thong District, Suphan Buri 72160
Opening hours: 7am–6pm, Daily
Contact: +66 3 552 5867 | Google Maps
Check out more places to see in Thailand:
- Ban Tha Ranae in Trat has massive mangroves for stand-up paddling
- TreeHouse Villas is a forested resort on a Phang Nga island
- 101 Tea Green View Resort boasts loft homestays with Yunnan vibes
Cover image adapted from: @1steyeview, @jaturawit7 and @suvit_a_
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