Sanctuary of Truth
A hundred and five metres of carved teak, without a single nail.
ThailandHalf dayEasy
Best time
Nov – Mar
Currency
THB
Climate
Tropical
Flight
11h
Language
Thai
The Sanctuary of Truth is a teak structure a hundred and five metres tall, standing over the sea on Rachvate cape. It is neither a temple nor strictly a museum, but the work of a Thai businessman who set out in 1981 to bring Buddhist, Hindu, Chinese and Khmer philosophies together in one building.
The whole thing is carved inside and out, and assembled by traditional techniques without nails. The work is still unfinished: carvers are on site every day, and wood exposed to sea spray needs constant replacement, which makes the building a work in permanent renewal. That is why a helmet is required inside.
The site also offers an elephant ride and a boat trip on the river. Allow one to two hours for the visit. Covered dress is required, and sarongs are lent at the entrance if needed.
Highlights
A building a hundred and five metres tall
Entirely carved teak
A building site open since 1981
Elephant ride or river boat trip on site
What's included
Return transfer from your hotel
Guide
Entrance ticket
Itinerary
- 1
Hotel pick-up
Transfer to Rachvate cape.
- 2
Approaching the building
The structure and its carved facades.
- 3
Inside
The four wings and their pantheons, helmet required.
- 4
On-site activities
An elephant ride or a boat trip on the river.
- 5
Return
Hotel transfer.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partner
Runs the excursion on the ground
