When you travel to Hua Hin resorts, choose a distinctive star hotel to settle down, and you can most enjoy the leisurely holiday atmosphere, but this trip will accompany your family to visit Hua Hin. It is of course necessary to visit the characteristic attractions. Hua Hin has many basis mountains. Temple attractions built by potential and caves, but usually far away. This time I came to Khao Lao Temple near the coast of Hua Hin. Although there is no spectacular cave, it is located on Khao Takiap Mountain and overlooks the beautiful coast of Hua Hin. It belongs to traffic Convenient choice of attractions.
Transportation: How to get to Wat Khao Takiap?
Wat Khao Takiap (Wat Khao Takiap) is located on Khao Takiab in the south of Hua Hin city. It is about 8 kilometers away from Hua Hin Railway Station. It is not too far to ride a motorcycle, but you have to climb uphill and bike Be careful.We are staying at the nearby Amari Hotel on this trip. Please help at the counter to call the chartered car. A double car is available for 8 hours. The price is about 800 baht. It is very cost-effective. It is very helpful to make good use of the counter service of star-rated hotels, but you need to communicate in English. That's it.
Khao Takiap is located at the end of Hua Hin Beach. Its geographical location is prominent on the Hua Hin coastline, and the entire stretch of Hua Hin Beach can be seen. The visual effect is very good.Khao Lao Temple is located on the top of Khao Lao Mountain. At the bottom of the mountain is the golden Buddha facing Hua Hin Beach. After going down the mountain from Khao Lao Temple, there is the Takiab Shan fishing port and seafood restaurant along the way. You can enjoy delicious seafood here. The opposite bank is Kao Takiab Harbour (Kao Takiab Harbour) .
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▲ Khao Takiap is about 8 kilometers away from Hua Hin Station, at the end of the Hua Hin coastline.
▲ You can climb the mountain from the golden Buddha beside the beach to Khao Lao Temple, but the mountain road beside the fishing port is the only way to save effort.
▲ The scenic spots on the Shuangtiao car are introduced, but the distances between the scenic spots are very long. You must do your homework first when planning your itinerary.
The worship stairs of Khao Lao Temple
Khao Lao Temple is also nicknamed Monkey Mountain. There are many temples built. Khao Lao Temple is the most well-known and the highest topography of Khao Lao Temple. The biggest feature is that there is an area with a large number of monkeys next to Khao Lao Temple. Khao Lao Temple is located on the top of Chopsticks Hill. It is the best place to view the entire Hua Hin Beach. If you come here in summer, it is recommended to come close to the evening to avoid the noon time of the scorching heat.
Drive to the square in front of Khao Lao Temple, providing parking space and commodity stalls. From the square, you have to climb a long ladder to reach Khao Lao Temple. You can see many monkeys along the way, and there will be signs reminding tourists to have food in hand. , To avoid being injured by the monkey's food. At this time, it is recommended to put away the food in your hand and leave only the bottle of water in your hand. After all, the ladder is not short.
▲ Khao Lao Temple is located on the top of Chopsticks Hill, in front is the golden Buddha by the beach, behind is the fishing port and seafood restaurant.
▲ Looking at the towering stairs to the temple, I felt fortunate that it was a cool time in February.
▲ The mallet used to ring the bell.
▲ A circle of bells are placed around the Khao Lao Temple for worshippers to pray for blessings.
▲ Climbing to Khao Lao Temple and looking out at Hua Hin Beach, it should be more charming to come here in the evening.
A wild park surrounded by monkeys
On the left side of the stairs of the Khao Lao Temple is the wild area where monkeys are kept. There is a sign at the entrance to remind visitors to avoid feeding monkeys by themselves, which may cause monkeys to scratch. At this time, it is recommended that you clear it first when you enter the building. And hide food.The monkeys in the park are all free to move around. Be careful not to disturb the monkeys by making noise or making big movements, you can quietly appreciate the monkeys' daily life.
▲ The entrance to the Monkey Wildlife Park is on the left facing the stairs of Khao Lao Temple.
Golden Buddha by the beach facing the sea
From the top of the mountain, Khao Lao Temple can walk down the mountain along the mountain road and walk to the golden Buddha next to the beach. However, for our chartered tour, we will first go down the mountain along the mountain road near the fishing port and then turn to another road to the beach. This place is Hua Hin Beach At the end point, you can see the beautiful coastline of Hua Hin. If you continue to go south across Khao Takiap Mountain and the fishing port, you can reach Khao Takiap Beach next to the fishing port.
There is an observation deck in front of the Golden Buddha, next to the beach area, as well as stalls selling food, beverages and massages. There are quite a lot of tourists on the beach. Parasols are also available for rent. However, there is a sign to remind you not to wear swimwear before entering the Golden Buddha. Being close, after all, is a religious attraction, remember not to go directly wearing swimsuits that are too revealing.
▲ Next to the entrance of the Golden Buddha, there are many stalls selling food, beverages and massage.
▲ There is a sign at the door, reminders to wear swimsuits to enter the house.
▲ In front of the Big Buddha is a small observation deck building.
▲ Next to the observation deck is the best base to view the coastline of Hua Hin.
◎ Wat Khao Takiap. วัดเขาตะเกียบ
