Luang Pho U Thong, Suphanburi: Huge Buddha Statue Carved From A Cliff & Sacred Sculptures In A Cave

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
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