Khao Yai Phatthana Viewpoint

 

Location : 10.2286454, 98.909255

The viewpoint is in the grounds of Khao Yai Phatthana Monastery and 78 Km south of Chumphon town. Take Highway 41 from Chumphon town for some 50km till you reach the Khao Pip intersection (a Tesco store is on the right just before the intersection). Turn right at the intersection onto road No. 4139 and travel 25km to the village of Khao Thalu. In the village turn right at the crossroads and travel about 1 Km taking the road to the left (there is a signpost to Aim Coffee). 

Follow this road for 2Km to the Monastery. Signposts show the way. The Monastery is on top of the hill where this large Buddha statue sits.

In front of the Buddha statue you get a good view looking eastwards. Where there is a sort of W in the mountain range, that's where the viewpoint on the opposite side of the valley is, at the Shrine above Nam Lot Cave.

In some places the views will only be temporary as palm trees have been planted.

The Monastery is well kept and worth having a look around.

One of the Monks quarters has been decorated with sea shells. Some dedication to collect and fix.

Must say a nice place for the monks to do their meditation.

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