There are 2 temples on the hill. The temple to the left as you ascend to the top provides magnificent views to the surrounds. From here you can have a bird's eye view of Hua Hin sea front.
Magnificent view of the sea and landscape beyond.
View of the other white temple against backdrop of the hill's peak & monument of Rama V on its compound (picture on right).
Bird's eye view to a restaurant (& a resort I believe) below.
View of the fishing community below. You may buy fresh sea food along the road leading up to temples.
Ceremonial instruments - a long drum and huge gong at the temple.
The monk approached with a little booklet in hand.. hmm, it contains a list 4 digits lottery numbers for believers! A form of commercialism? Also I can't help wondering who owns the nice Jaguar parked in the background?
The other white temple at Khao Takiab seem more popular with tourist buses and souvenir shops lined its compound.
"Monkey" business in Wat Takiap? Sounds a little mischievous?
Yes, but don't get me wrong. There is a small business for few vendors selling cut bananas to feed monkeys on temple ground.
Some monkeys rests in front of Buddha sculptures waiting for feeds.
One waited atop a truck's cabin.
A few perched on the shed's roof.
This one fell asleep by the road side.
This youngster was subjected to a dental check by mum!
This smart male hanged on to the door preventing the banana vendor closing its store! Of course she enjoyed the tussle too; talked to him like an old friend, seem like a daily affair!
A little walk down hill toward the shore are these statues of Kuan Yin, "Goddes of Mercy" and dragons of Chinese legends. Wish I know more of the stories depicted here.
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