Ao Noi

Ao Noi is a small, tranquil bay and coastal village located just south of Prachuap Khiri Khan town in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Framed by limestone hills and fishing boats, it is known for its quiet sandy shoreline, traditional fishing community, and the nearby Wat Ao Noi cave temple at Khao Khan Kradai. The bay offers a peaceful alternative to the main town beach and views toward offshore islands.

Visitors can expect a quiet, curved sandy bay with calm waters, moored fishing boats, and limestone hills at both ends. The shoreline is lined with a small fishing village and simple seafood eateries. To the west, Wat Ao Noi and the Khao Khan Kradai cave temple can be explored, featuring Buddha images inside a limestone cave. The area is low-key with few crowds, suitable for relaxing, photography, and observing local coastal life rather than developed resort activity.

Ao Noi has long served as a traditional fishing settlement supporting Prachuap Khiri Khan town. The Wat Ao Noi temple and Khao Khan Kradai cave have been a local Buddhist religious site for generations, reflecting the area's longstanding coastal and religious heritage.

The bay reflects the coastal fishing culture of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, with daily fishing activity and village life. Wat Ao Noi and its cave shrine are culturally significant for local Buddhist merit-making and community gatherings.