Wat Kaew Korawaram
Striking all-white hilltop wat above Krabi Town, reached by a naga staircase, with a clean modern ubosot and town views.
- Category
- Temples (Wat)
- Entrance fee
- Free; as of 2026 confirm locally
- Hours
- Daily ~08:00–18:00 (avoid disturbing services)
- Best time
- Late afternoon for softer light on the white facade
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
About Wat Kaew Korawaram
An easy, free stop right in the middle of Krabi Town that a lot of people walk straight past. Climb the naga staircase and you get a crisp all-white temple and a quiet spot to look out over the town, a nice reset from the market and pier bustle below.
It is more a calm 30-minute pause than a headline sight, but that is exactly its charm. If you are already in town it is well worth the short walk up.
Come late in the day when the light is softer on the white facade, and dress modestly since services may be underway.
Highlights
- All-white modern ubosot on a hill above town
- Naga staircase climb to the entrance
- Quiet town views away from the market crowds
- Central and completely walkable from the pier
Tips
- Time it for late afternoon light on the white walls
- Dress modestly and keep quiet if a service is on
- Combine it with the nearby night market and pier
- Only a short visit, so pair it with other town stops
How to get there
In central Krabi Town on a hill off Maharat Rd; walkable from the night market/pier, or ~25 min from Ao Nang by taxi ~400 THB