Krabi Tiger Cave Temple

Located 3km (1.9 miles) away from Krabi Town, the Tiger Cave Temple, or Wat Tham Sua, is one of the top tourist attractions on the island and is definitely worth leaving the Krabi town for! The temple is known for its 1,272-step climb where visitors can see the "Buddha's footprint". The top of the temple also offers amazing 360-degree views that will make all that climbing worth your while. Don't give up just yet, it's actually not that difficult and the monkeys you see on your way up will be there to keep you entertained.

The temple is said to be a place that teaches a form of Buddhism called Vipassana, which translates to insight meditation. This means that it is based on the teachings of the earliest Buddhist texts. In the temple itself, you will encounter photos of internal organs which are said to reinforce the temporary nature of the body and help the monks focus on more spiritual matters.