Of the dozen temples I have seen on Koh Samui, Wat Khao Temple Hua Jook immediately stands out as a successful coincidence. Several parameters “Ideal Landmarks”. Main The structure of the temple – the pagoda (chedi), is a bright exotic structure. Her easy to find, it stands on a decent elevation, but there it is easy call in, and this elevation is open on all sides. That is, a review without jokes – all 360 degrees. Except maybe a couple the tops of especially tall trees.
The content of the article
- 1 Temple and Pagoda at Chaweng
- 2 Information to visit
- 3 On the map
Temple and Pagoda at Chaweng
To what has already been said above, I can only add that there is enough parking space at the top of the hill for any kind of parking. technology, and the area around the temple and pagoda Khao Hua Chok (Khao Hua Jock, Khao Hua Juk) is beautiful, and more importantly – safe balcony for walking with children. From parking to pagoda to you it is necessary to overcome three or four flights of stairs on foot, which may seem a little difficult in the midst of the heat.
I did not see the history of the pagoda nearby, as is usually the case such places – hang up a short squeeze on the stand. But I know for sure that in 2016 the pagoda experienced a major reconstruction, increased in size, and outwardly changed for the better, however, there was a great lack of bells. Used to be over there a rope with bells hung around the perimeter, and even a weak one a gust of wind used to cause a very pleasant melodic chime. AT the combination with the panoramic views was a complete “head gap”, which is no longer there, alas.
One of the advantages of this place is that you can clearly see from here even the Big One. Buddha, not just the airport and the runway. Considering the fact that airplanes on Samui land and depart almost every hour, everyone who comes to the hill has a chance to take off or take off landing aircraft. At the bottom level of the building there is a rather spacious playground with concrete tables and benches, you know, classic Thai outdoor furniture. Which is not in the sun heats up and pleasantly cools when you sit down to eat.
View of the pagoda from the side of Chaweng Lake
On the left – parking on the side of the road, on the right – the beginning of the stairs to pagoda
Chaweng Pagoda
The entrance to the first level of the pagoda, in front of the stairs is necessary take off the shoes
Inside the first level of the pagoda
Inside the second level of the pagoda
Flooded lowlands of Bang Raka and Phangan on the horizon
Takeoff Samui Airport and the hills of the area of Play Lam
View of Chaweng and the lake
Khao Hua Chok Pagoda
View towards Bang Rak, visible runway
Information to visit
Entrance to the territory of the pagoda is 20 baht.
If you wish, you can leave donations – the jars are placed on every corner. I recall that walking here, as in other saints for Buddhist locations allowed only barefoot. Shoes usually leave at the beginning of the stairs, which is the last before the pagoda. so or spread out before entering the lower room.
Even before you enter the site with the building, on the right will be toilets for visitors and monks. Do not use those on which it is indicated that these are monastery toilets.
After inspection, when you return to the parking lot, do not need to turn around is a one-way road. The exit is right on the course, just keep going and the road around the bend will begin go down.
On the map
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