Thailand Princess Island-Phra Nang Cave, Krabi

Your base for this destination is the tourist destination of Krabi, Thailand. Phra Nang Cave on Railay Beach for the first time. Friends who come to Krabi regularly had told me that this place was a must-see. It is only 180 km or about 2½ hours drive away from Phuket. Id never before made it to this famous Phallus Shrine in the limestone cave. The cave, on the east side of the Railay Bay is famous for its wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. Since ancient times, Phra Nang (Princess) Cave has been where fishermen, before going out to sea, have made offerings to the symbolic Phallus of Shiva (known as the Siwaleung or Palad Khik in Thai). The fishermen, who say the cave is the home of a mythical sea princess, believe their offerings will bring them success in their fishing and protect them from danger, but what is more remarkable is that the cave contains a large collection of carved wooden phallic symbols, offerings and other objects believed to help with fertility. Tay Cha i Huat & Co. company trip to Thailand Krabi (14th to 16th March 2008).

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