Getting there ... heading south on Sukhumvit, inland/east, signposted from Tung Bencha/Benja turn left at traffic lights, or continue on a further 10km to the major intersection at Noen Sung. Either way, can't get lost just follow the signs
For me, an easy cycle route from home which loops the temple hills, just the two crossings of Sukhumvit to survive then back on low-traffic rural roads
Avoiding Tung Benja, Sukhumvit is up to 9 lanes there, I take a side road 2km south, opposite the local landmark, the pandas
and more 'wildlife' this is outside an orchard on the road from Noen Sung, from here you'll get a first glimpse of the temple building under construction on the hill/mountain of Khao Sukim
These two are not my own pics, drone views showing some of the Wat Khao Sukim grounds, huge area with bush trails, lakes, buildings on several levels, the main feature is the temple building under construction which looks to be a very long-term project, just occasional bursts of progress in the past 10 years
^ Damn nice nature to cycle in.
Still getting there, the two main turns to Wat Khao Sukim off Sukhumvit #3
Tung Bencha/Benja heading south, left at second traffic lights
The intersection at Noen Sung, shown northward from Chan city
Almost there
Through the entranceway, straight ahead is a small hospital, take the right up the hill to the lower lake and carpark
another borrowed drone pic, shows hospital; the temple grounds are spread over this hill area
Last edited by prawnograph; 14-12-2021 at 12:09 AM.
Road to the main carpark passes by the lower lake, walking trail from here over the red iron bridge
Maybe this will be developed in future, but for now , peacefully away from the main temple areas
Lower lake. Turtles, fish. Trees. The occasional monitor lizard.
The busloads of tourists go past here to the main lake, carpark, and take the cablecar up the hill.
Peaceful.
Last edited by prawnograph; 15-12-2021 at 06:30 AM.
Lovely.
Looks like a model from Muang Boran (The miniature model of Thailand park out past the BTS)
The view north, central Chanthaburi. Orchards and rubber.
Wat Khao Sukim, carpark level
Pre-Covid there'd be tour buses, crowded on weekends, numerous food stalls lining the carpark.
Last edited by prawnograph; 17-12-2021 at 05:36 PM.
Thanks, prawn. Lovely photos.
Still at the lake / carpark level below the temple
We'll get there eventually
Last edited by prawnograph; 20-12-2021 at 03:09 PM.
Access from carpark / lake level to temple buildings option #1, the stairs
Steps or cable car from here
Last edited by prawnograph; 23-12-2021 at 01:12 AM.
Access from carpark / lake level to temple buildings option #2, the cable car
Welcome to the upper level
Top of the stairs/cable car
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