Monkey Hill Viewpoint
#songkran2024Nice experience to see the monkeys in their NATURAL habitat. Even though the GPS shows that you can go all the way to ViewPoint in a car, it is not possible any longer. The road is closed at the bottom of the hill (by the Charoen Samanakij Temple intersection). However, they have scooter rentals in that intersection, which works with the GCOO app. Make sure you download the app if you intend to rent it. Walking to the top is not too bad. There are lots of shade and places to sit and take breaks. There are also bathrooms halfway there, not too clean, but they are there. You do not need to go all the way to ViewPoint to see monkeys, but if you want to see the view, go ahead.
WHEN YOU SEE THE MONKEYS: Do NOT panic, keep on walking with your hands open (not a fist), so they know you don't have any food in your hands. Secure everything in your bags. If you have a drink, they will come for it, do NOT fight it. Just let them have it. Do not try to punch or kick them. If they come to you, it is because you have something they think it is food, and they want it. Just keep walking, and they will go away.