Tham Phra Nang - KR0051
(TH)
8.004773,98.839934
8.004773,98.839934
Length 30m Depth 0m
Location
This is another very well known cave that is on the itinerary of many tourist making day trips by boat from Ao Nang. The cave is in the cliffs at the southern end of Ao Phra Nang.
Description
The large entrance is 15 m high and 5 m wide. In the centre of the entrance is a shrine. It is this shrine that the tourists come to see. Local fishermen place wooden phallic carvings in the cave as offerings to the sea princess so that she will provide plenty of fish for them. Behind the shrine is a second, decoarated chamber.
Topographie
VESELY, CAROL (1992) TOURNIER, THIERRY (1989)
Documents
[Topo] Tham Phra Nang 11/05/2019Bibliography 15/10/2019
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History
2006-11-24 M. Ellis, Y. Sopha
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | Rayawadee Resort Caves - KR0116 | 30 | 0 |
| 0.1 | Tham Nam Bo - KR0207 | ||
| 0.3 | Sra Phra Nang - KR0052 | 50 | 0 |
| 0.4 | Ko Nok Sea Cave 1 - KR0106 | 24 | 0 |
| 0.4 | Ko Nok Sea Cave 2 - KR0107 | 12 | 0 |
| 0.4 | Tham Glom - KR0208 | ||
| 0.4 | Ko Nok Sea Cave 3 - KR0108 | 8 | 0 |
| 0.5 | Ko Nok Sea Cave 4 - KR0109 | ||
| 0.5 | Ko Nok Sea Cave 5 - KR0117 |