[2025 Hua Hin Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Khao Sanam Chai (Updated Apr)

Wat Khao Sanam Chai is located on Phetkasem Road, Nong Kae Subdistrict, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. It is a place for meditation, "Vipassana Vivattha Meditation Center, Prani Samrengrat Foundation", initiated by Phra Worawit Worathammo and his group who have faith in Buddhism and meditation. Therefore, they built a meditation center to spread the practice of Vipassana. When you arrive at the temple, there are Naga stairs at the entrance to the pagoda. Along the way, there are trees, flowers, and teachings as reminders at intervals until you reach the top of the mountain. On the top of the mountain, there are Buddha images and a replica of Phra That Phanom pagoda. It is also a viewpoint where you can see everything, from the temple's chapel, Hua Hin town, Khao Takiab, Suan Son Golf Course, and Royal Park Rajapruek. To get there, pass through Hua Hin town towards Vana Nava Water Park. There will be a diversion bridge to cross the railway. Go up and continue straight on the road to Royal Park Rajapruek. When you see Soi Hua Hin 91, start slowing down and continue straight for another 200-300 meters. You will see a police checkpoint and the entrance to the temple, where there will be a plant shop and a kite shop. You can turn right up.

Wat Khao Sanam Chai Hua Hin is a place for visitors to relax and find peace, whether for a short visit or a longer stay. The temple is clean and serene, providing a sense of tranquility. For those wishing to stay longer, there are facilities for practicing Dharma. This temple promotes religious education and Dharma practice, with monks teaching both theoretical and practical aspects of Buddhism. There are mindfulness and body contemplation practices, with instructors to guide the way. Wat Khao Sanam Chai is located near Hua Hin town. The temple's main hall houses the principal Buddha image, while another area contains a stupa. Visitors can park their cars and walk up the hill for 200-300 meters to reach the stupa, which offers a beautiful view of Hua Hin town. There is also a sacred footprint to pay respects to. The main viewpoint at the back offers a million-dollar view, including Wat Krailas, Wat Khao Lan Thom, Wat Khao Takiab, and the highlight, a rock cliff with views of Suan Son Golf Course and Lion Island.

#huahintrip Whatever you do, don't just go to the main Temple building. Walk up the 150 meter small path to the Pagoda for the most magnificent views. You can pretty much get a 360 degree view if you go onto both parts East & West of this huge bare rock on which the Pagoda is placed. But for those who suffer from vertigo, beware. You have precipitous drops from either side of the rock. They placed railings to stop you falling, but they only came up to my upper thigh. There is a nice little Bodhi Tree here and several shrines along the path. Quite a strong breeze at the top straightening the flags and creating soothing sounds with the Wind Chimes. I was here around 9.45am and there was no one else for the full hour I was there. Definitely worth a visit, steep road up and not too much space for parking cars, though plenty for motorcycles.