Samnaksong Khao Phra Khru — Local services in Chon Buri Province

WORTH VISITING? YES! 100%!

How to get there: If you have a car, you can drive up to the place. It's not far from the entrance of the hill. If you want to walk, make sure you wear hiking shoes or have hiking poles. It is very steep. Going down, you have to be slow and careful. If you can't do both, you can book Grab from your hotel and it will take you to the spot.

Entrance fee: None.

Taking photos allowed?: Yes. When we went there there was a group of locals so we had to wait for our turn to take photos near the ball and dragons.

Outfit/Clothing: Dress respectfully like how you would in normal Thai temples. Do not wear provocative outfits and respect the monks and other people praying/meditating.

Food and drinks: If I can remember it correctly, there was a small shop where you can buy these from.

NOTE: Remove your shoes/flip flops before going up to the main part of the temple. Look around and you'll see where other people left theirs. And also, this place technically closes at 6pm so be there before the closing time.

Must-visit: YES, totally. This place has a great view and you can see the sea and the city from this part. We got there before sunset so it was the perfect time, and the temperature was so nice as it's currently winter...

Fantastic location and panoramic view of the concretized town below. A beautiful simple artistic structure nestled in a serene scenic environment on the Siracha hill. A great view in the evening to witness the beauty of nature. A wonderful place for meditation and to make merit. Another main attraction is a crystal glass globe that gives a refraction optical vision of city center. The entry point from the Sukhumvit road take left before the Bangchak gas station. About 500 meters steep uphill and a sharp bend. Be cautious driving during the rainy season. The cool breeze welcomes you to holy location filled with aromatic incense in the air. The monks are kind to welcome the devotees and bless during the merit making. A go to place to an enchanting amazing location. The terrace of this Buddhist temple premises welcomes to the sight of a huge Buddha statue overlooking the city. It’s an overwhelming feeling to greet the cool breeze and enjoy...

Small temple combined with a viewpoint over looking the town and sea. The entrance is down a very small road off sukhumvit road, when you are in the area you will see a Burger King at a gas station, this is where you need to turn off.

Up the hill there are plenty of monkeys so if walking keep your valuables safe!! Parking for quite a few cars is available, nothing undercover so your cars interior may get a little warm during your visit.

Inside you have the pray areas, buddha shrine which stands over 40ft tall, a phayana dragon guarded entrance to the view point and the crystal ball that gives an inverted view of the scenery. We went yesterday and there are some maintenance going on the steps to the viewpoint, view point still accessible tho. Overall the whole of the complex is very clean and well maintained.

Not a major attraction so quite quiet and very beautiful! If your in the area...