Wat Khao Takiap

Wat Khao Takiap is a Buddhist hilltop temple located on Khao Takiap Hill in Nong Kae Subdistrict, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan. Also known as Chopstick Hill Temple, it sits south of central Hua Hin overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. The temple is notable for its large standing Buddha image, hilltop pagoda, panoramic coastal views, and resident troop of macaques.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by a steep staircase with naga balustrades. The grounds include a large standing Buddha image, smaller shrines, bells and pagoda structures, and open terraces with panoramic views over Khao Takiap Beach, Hua Hin coastline and the Gulf of Thailand. The hill is inhabited by many long-tailed macaques. The setting is exposed and elevated with concrete paths and steps connecting viewpoints and prayer halls.

Wat Khao Takiap is a local Buddhist temple established on Khao Takiap Hill, a prominent coastal landmark south of Hua Hin. The hill's name relates to its chopstick-like appearance when viewed from the sea, and the temple has long served as a religious site for the local community.

Active Theravada Buddhist temple revered by local residents. It houses Buddha images and serves as a place for merit-making, prayer and religious observance, with cultural importance as a hilltop landmark overlooking the fishing village and beach below.