Wat Tham Heo Sin Chai

Wat Tham Heo Sin Chai is located in Kaeng Tana National Park and was built by Luang Pu Khamla Pakuno. Originally, the area of Wat Tham Heo Sin Chai was a mountain forest. After Luang Pu Khamla came to conduct Buddhist Lent, he joined the villagers to develop the temple and built a sanctuary to be a residence and place for meditation practice for Buddhists. Inside the temple, there is a path to a small cave or as it is known Tham Heo Sin Chai, which enshrines a reclining Buddha image, a statue of a hermit, Phra Mae Thorani, and many other Buddha images. At the cave shed, there is a waterfall from a small stream flowing down into a beautiful water curtain. There is also a wihan of the Emerald Buddha and a large standing Buddha image that can be seen far away from the bridge over the Mun River.

Visitor Information

• Entry Fee: Free (Thai nationals: Free)

Getting There

Wat Tham Heo Sin Chai is located at Khong Chiam, Ubon Ratchathani. View on Google Maps.

Tips for Visitors

• Dress modestly — cover shoulders and knees. Sarongs may be available at the entrance.

• Remove your shoes before entering any building.

• Keep your voice low and your head below any Buddha images when seated.

• Avoid pointing your feet at Buddha images or monks.