Wat Khao Sukim
วัดเขาสุกิม
A grand meditation temple halfway up a hill, reached by cable car. Its halls hold many antique treasures and a wax figure of a revered monk.
Wat Khao Sukim was built in 1966. Its multi-tiered main hall is built into the hillside, and visitors can reach it by cable car or by climbing about 700 steps. Inside, the temple houses many treasures donated by devotees, including porcelain, jade, and ivory carvings, as well as a wax figure of the eminent monk Ajahn Song. The top terrace overlooks the Chanthaburi plain and the distant sea. Free admission. Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees. It is about 25 km from the city.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Krathing Waterfall
- Khao Khitchakut Buddha Footprint (Phra Bat Phluang)
- King Taksin Shrine & City Pillar Shrine
- Chanthaboon Waterfront Community
- King Taksin the Great Park
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Chanthaburi Gem Market
- Kung Wiman Bay