Khao Chaomae Thapthim Thong
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Khao Chao Mae Thapthim Thong, a mountaintop beside Pran Buri
River, is a very beautiful viewpoint of Pran Buri District,
Prachuap Khiri Khan. From above, tourists can enjoy the top view
of Pak Nam Pran village very clearly. Since this mountain
resides Chao Mae Thapthim Thong Shrine, people call this place
the Mount of Goddess Thapthim Thong.
The shrine is
located by Ban Tha Lad Gradaan crossroad, on the hill near Pran
Buri river. From Pran
Buri Forest Park, go over a newly-cut road, across the mountain,
you will find a tarred street. Just turn left there, and go
straight for 1 kilometer, you will see a little hillock on the
right. Then, follow the concrete road there leading up to the
front of Chao Mae Thapthim Thong Shrine.
Chao Mae
Thapthim Thong is one of the holy sites in Prachuap Khiri Khan
province. Inside enshrined the statue of Chao Mae Thian Ho Xia
Bo or Chao Mae Thapthim Thong which is sacred and highly
respected among Pak Nam Pran villagers. The legend has it
that…200 years ago, an old man on barque followed a treasure
hint of Chao Mae Thapthim Thong, a Chinese lady expertised in
the weather forecast. He wandered from his home in China to
Thailand. As he arrived at Khao Chao Mae Thapthim Thong Shrine,
he went up to the mountain, tracking the marks in the treasure
hint. He finally found 2 ancient jars full of money. Out of his
gratitude, he built Chao Mae Thapthim Thong Shrine there on the
top of the mountain.
Apart from opening daily for worshipping, at Chao Mae
Thapthim Thong Shrine, tourists can also enjoy a beautiful
landscape of the curved Pran Buri river, dense mangrove forests,
and also the sight of Pak Nam village. For those who want to
admire a wider striking panoramic scenery, just walk roundabout
to the back of the shrine. Then, go on foot up to the hill for
30 minutes. From the top, tourists can get a view of Pran Buri
river, and also a whole landscape of Amphoe Pran Buri all the
way through Khao Sam Roi Yot as well.
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Pran Buri |
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Phak Nam Pran |
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Morning |
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Free |
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12.40931 N |
99.977102 E |
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