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  Wat Khao Chong Krajok

 

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A section of  Wat Khao Chong Krajok in Prachuap Khirikhan, which is officially known as Wat Thammikaram (fig.), is located on the summit of a mountain that overlooks three bays (fig.).

 

These bays are Ao Noy or Ahw Noi, seen here on the right, Ahw Manahw or Ao Manao and Ao/Ahw Prachuap, i.e. the 'Small Bay', 'Lemon Bay' and the 'Bay of Prachuap', respectively.

 

  Wat Khao Chong Krajok

 

  Wat Khao Chong Krajok

The name of the mountain means ‘Mt. Hole Mirror’ and is named after an opening in a side of the mountain in which the sea and sky seem to reflect, and which can be visited by either climbing some stairs, or by descending a steep ladder from its summit (fig.).

 

On the seaside there is a cave that has a niche that can be used for meditation, whilst the grotto also features a statue of Kuan Yin (fig.), the Chinese goddess of mercy, as well as a statue of Sun Wukong, i.e. the Monkey King (fig.).

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  Wat Khao Chong Krajok