Wat Huay Mongkol Prachuap Khiri Khan

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Mike

Information and Directions:

Wat Huay Mongkol(วัดห้วยมงคล) is dedicated to the revered Thai Buddhist monk Luang Phor Thuad. A life like statue of him dominates the area surrounding the entrance to the Wat, but there are several other notable features in the surrounding grounds. These include a beautifully crafted Sala Thai, a small elephant sanctuary where you may ride on an Asian elephant, a well stocked lake and if you visit around January fields of beautiful sunflowers. There are also plenty of places for refreshments.

Wat Huay Mongkol is very popular with both Thai and foreign tourists therefore at times it can be extremely busy-a mid week visit is recommended. Located about 15 miles West of Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province the Wat is well signposted in both Thai and English and is reached from Highway 4 along route 3218.
There is no entrance fee.

GPS Co-ordinates: 12.553106 + 99.825354

Opinion:

Quite a touristy feel to this Wat, busy at weekends but worth a visit if you have half a day to spare. Lots of photographic opportunities. Wat Huay Mongkol would also make and ideal stopping point if you were heading for the Southern entrance to Kaeng Krachan Kational Park from the South of Thailand.
Last Visited 26/12/2008

View Wat Huay Mongkol on a map of the area.

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  • http://www.thaisabai.org martyn

    Mike a Wat where you can also take an elephant ride, that probably appeals to many tourists. A bit of temple culture and then a trip on top of one of the most amazing animals there is. Wonderful.

    I looked at your photos and I assume they were taken with your Canon, very clear and sharp. I particularly like the close up shot of the sitting Buddha.

    Your Google map is a great idea and I reckon even myself and the young one could find our way there after studying it. Well eventually.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12855751155187200700 Mike Rose

    Martyn congratulations on leaving the first comment here. The photos of this Wat were taken with the Fuji camera since we last visited in 2008.
    I am experimenting with the Google map and hope eventually to get it to display Geo tagged photos.

    I really appreciate the visit and feedback

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