Wat Kaew Korawaram (Krabi Town)
Krabi Town's largest and most important temple sits on a hill directly above downtown, reached by a grand staircase lined with naga (serpent) sculptures — roughly 100 steps, far gentler than Tiger Cave's 1,237. Built in 1887, its striking white walls and dark blue tiled roofs are a deliberate departure from the red-and-gold style typical of Thai temples. Inside, the ordination hall houses a large golden Buddha statue beneath painted ceilings. Unlike Tiger Cave, it sees relatively few tourists, making it a peaceful stop if you're already in town for the night market or a riverside walk.
Good to know
Open Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 10am-5pm. Dress conservatively — shoulders and knees covered — as with any active Thai temple. The rooftop terrace offers a good sunset view over Krabi Town if you time your visit right.
Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple)
Krabi's best-known temple by far, famous for its 1,237-step climb to a hilltop stupa with panoramic views. See our full Tiger Cave Temple guide for what the climb involves and what's at the base-level temple complex.
Wat Tum Sang Phet (Diamond Cave Temple)
A smaller, far less-visited temple built around a limestone cave near the road to Huai To Waterfall, about 7km toward Khao Phanom Bencha National Park. Its cave walls carry the same faint mineral sparkle that gives it the "Diamond Cave" name — not to be confused with Railay's Diamond Cave, a different site entirely. Worth a stop only if you're already driving that road toward the Emerald Pool or hot springs.
Planning a temple-focused day
Wat Kaew Korawaram pairs naturally with a Krabi Town day (night market, riverside walk); Tiger Cave Temple is best tackled as its own early-morning outing given the climb; Wat Tum Sang Phet fits as a quick stop en route to the Emerald Pool and hot springs rather than a dedicated trip.