Kao Seng Rock — Attraction in Songkhla Province

From Khao Khao Saen Temple, you can spot the Kao Seng Rock. There's a comfortable path leading from the temple down to the rock, with several scenic spots perfect for photos. According to local legend, Nai Raeng, a city ruler deeply devoted to Buddhism, loaded 900,000 baht worth of treasures onto a junk boat, aiming to enshrine them in the Phra Borommathat Chedi in Nakhon Si Thammarat. However, when the boat encountered problems and couldn't continue, he buried the treasures on the hill and ordered his crew to place his severed head atop it. Villagers believe that Nai Raeng's spirit still guards the wealth beneath the rock. It's said that if his descendants can push the rock into the sea, they will inherit the buried treasures. To this day, no one...

Nice spot to take pictures of the sea and private beach view. Lovely stray cats n dogs around. Appreciate government initiative to build walking boards at the spot but more care should be taken by people to reduce littering activities there. There's quite a lot of litter scattered around the grounds which is quite a heartbreaking sight to see. A huge well maintained temple right beside as well. Overall, relaxing spot to sit and enjoy the breeze and listen to the waves...

It's located 5.2km from Songkhla Clock Tower or 29km from Hatyai Clock Tower. It's not really difficult to find the route, but just be more careful. The junction is near a sharp corner into a small lane. After passing a bridge, on your left hand side, there's a 7e, then turn left up in front, turn right and all the way to the top of the hill. Nice beautiful scenery with a temple 🛕 on the opposite side. Nice spot to take photos. Parking space is...