Temples in Caves

We weighed up attempting to see the three most well-known cave temples ourselves versus calling on Fazli again to take us there. If we were to do it ourselves we would do each one on a separate day which would require six separate Grab rides. Taking this into account it isn’t all that much more to use a guide.

We arrange an early pickup and put ourselves in Fazli’s hands for breakfast. A fantastic place with great food and great choices.

Then on the cave temples. The first is called Perak Tong Cave. This cave has numerous grottos and alcoves and all contain Buddha figures in a variety of representations. It is also adorned with murals over many surfaces. Richard made a donation and the bell was struck three times. Once we had finished viewing the temple we were presented with a cup of tea.

The second temple is Sam Poh Tong. At the entrance is a detailed model with karst formations and bridges and figurines set in a pond with large koi carp. The temple is beautiful and opens out to a small tunnel leading to a garden with an enclosed pond which is home to a large group of turtles. We are given tomato pieces to feed the turtles. On the way out we see several macaque monkeys and are given fish food for the koi carp.

We stop in briefly at a third temple which is very bright and even a little garish before heading to Mirror Lake.Read more