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Wat Khao Takiap Hua Hin @PrachuapKhiriKhan | Prachuap Khiri Khan

Wat Khao Takiap
Only 4 kilometers from the city center, it can be reached by local minibus. Tourists can go up to the top of the hill to see the view of Cha-am from a high angle, which is a beautiful view both during the day and at night. There is Wat Khao Takiab located on the top of Khao Takiab Hill, which is nearby. Most of the accommodations are bungalows. The large golden Buddha statue standing tall on the cliff has become a landmark of Khao Takiab.
Visit Wat Khao Takiab, which is located on the top of the hill, or head down to Khao Takiab Beach, which mostly has bungalow accommodations.
History of Wat Khao Takiab It is a temple of the people under the Mahanikaya sect, located on Khao Takiab in Nong Kae Subdistrict, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The temple land covers an area of ​​152 rai. Wat Khao Takiab was established on November 29, 1985, but it is likely an ancient temple. There is evidence of a visit by Her Majesty Queen Rambhai Barni.
If you do not want to walk you can access the Mountain by a back road from Khao Takiab, that goes through a quint and colorful fishing village before reaching the summit.
On top of the Mountain there is various viewpoints that allow you see Hua Hin and even as far as Cha Am when the weather is good. On top of the Mountain is also Wat (Temple) Khao Lad known as the Monkey Temple. You can enter the temple, but do remember to remove your shoes and cover your shoulders and knees to show respect. Around the Temple grounds there is a lot monkeys, a few Souvenir shops and breathtaking views in every direction.
123, 55 Nong Kae-Takiap, Tambon Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110