Things to do in Chumphon: viewpoints, beaches, caves, temples
Viewpoints and nature
- 12 August Park, Lang Suan · Park · Lang Suan
Public park for an evening walk in Lang Suan - Ao Bo Mao Bay · Tourist attraction · Chum Kho
- Bang Boet Sand Bar · Tourist attraction · Pak Khlong
- Bantonnam · Tourist attraction · Khao Thalu
- Cape Pathiu · Cape · Chum Kho, Pathio
Cape walkway with views to Ko Khai; near the airport - Chom Kwang Deer Bridge · Bridge, deer park · Bang Luek, Mueang
Next to Mai Khiam wooden bridge; free - Damrongsak Farm Learning Centre · Tourist attraction · Ban Na
- Doi Ta Pang Sea of Mist · Viewpoint, sea of mist · Khao Thalu, Sawi
Sea of mist; 4WD trucks run to the top - Hat Kho Khao Viewpoint · Viewpoint · Na Phaya, Lang Suan
Empty beach views; sunrise stop - Hat Sai Ri, Tha Hin · Scenic spot · Tha Hin
- Health Garden · Park · Tha Sae
- Hua Wang Water Gate · Tourist attraction · Bang Luek
- Khao Chao Mueang Viewpoint · Viewpoint · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
Highest view in Mueang: coast and islands - Khao Dinsor Viewpoint · Viewpoint, birding · Saphli, Pathio
Hawk migration Sep-Nov; open 06:00-18:00 - Khao Matsee Viewpoint · Viewpoint · Pak Nam, Mueang
Popular hilltop view; open 06:00-21:00 - Khao Ong Sea of Mist · Viewpoint, sea of mist · Hat Yai, Lang Suan
Arrive before sunrise for the mist - Khao Phang Forest Park · Forest park, viewpoint · Hat Phankrai, Mueang
Ridge walk; go early, wear proper shoes - Khao Phang Pang Viewpoint · Viewpoint · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
Bay and island views from the park HQ - Khao Sek Viewpoint · Viewpoint · Wang Tako, Lang Suan
360° view over Lang Suan town, river and sea - Khao Thalu Viewpoint · Mountain viewpoint · Na Sak, Sawi
Hill viewpoint about 4 km from Khlong Hin Dam - Khao Tianmen Shan (Heaven's Gate) · Rock arch · Thung Raya, Sawi
About 700 steps; go early for sunrise and mist - Khlong Hin Dam Gorge · Gorge · Khao Khai, Sawi
Black-rock gorge nicknamed the Grand Canyon - KlanKlaow space · Tourist attraction · Wang Phai
- Ko Samet (Chumphon) · Tourist attraction · Pak Nam
- Kuring Dam · Reservoir · Khuring, Tha Sae
Dam and reservoir in Tha Sae - Lad Le Ban Siap Yuan market · Tourist attraction · Dan Sawi
- Lae Kwang Community Rafting · Tourist attraction · Bang Luek
- Laem Hua Mong Viewpoint · Viewpoint · Na Thung, Mueang
Headland viewpoint over the bay - Laem Thaen · Headland viewpoint · Pathio
Rock terrace over Ao Bo Mao, best at sunset - Laem Thian · Cape · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
Rocky cape, clear water; sandbar walk at low tide - Lan Hin Tang Rock Field · Rock field · Khao Khai, Sawi
Black rock pillars near Khlong Hin Dam - Mai Khiam Wooden Bridge · Bridge, sunset walk · Bang Luek, Mueang
Wooden bridge walk at sunset - Malin Bamraft · Tourist attraction · Pak Song
- Noen Sai Ngam Sand Dunes · Sand dunes · Pak Khlong, Pathio
Big coastal dunes near the Prachuap border - Pak Nam Street Art · Tourist attraction · Pak Nam
Photo walk in the fishing town - Pha Poet Jai · Cliff viewpoint · Rap Ro, Tha Sae
Sunrise and mist; steep road, 4WD helps - Phra Piyamaharat Royal Pavilion (King Rama 5) · Tourist attraction · Pak Nam
- Royal Development Project · Tourist attraction · Pak Khlong
- Soldier Youth World War 2 Monument · Monument · Bang Mak
- Somdet Phra Sinagarindra Park · Park · Tha Maphla, Lang Suan
Shady riverside park - Suan Aphakornkiatiwong (Aphakornkiatiwong Park) · City park · Tha Taphao
- Suan Nai Dam · Garden, cafe · Thung Tako
Garden stop: cafe, juice, quirky toilet garden - Suan Sawan Ban Na · Tourist attraction · Na Sak
- Suan Si Fun · Tourist attraction · Wang Tako
- Ta Fa Lan Shrine · Place of worship · Hat Sai Ri
- Tha Sathon Khon Chum Saeng · Tourist attraction · Tha Maphla
- Tham Thong-Bang Boet Beach · Scenic spot · Pakklong
- Thung Maha Bay Viewpoint · Viewpoint · Pak Khlong, Pathio
View over Thung Maha Bay and its islands
Beaches
- Ao Bang Son · Beach · Bang Son
- Ao Hoi Siap · Quiet bay · Pathio
No shops: bring food and water - Ao Khai Nao · Bay · Chum Kho, Pathio
Clear water; bring water and snacks - Ao Lok Kam · Bay · Dan Sawi, Sawi
Sheltered bay, clear water - Ao Saphli · Bay · Saphli, Pathio
Quieter neighbour of Thung Wua Laen - Ao Thung Makham · Bay, beach · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
Bay near the national park HQ - Ao Thung Sang · Bay, beach · Pathio
Bay and beach - Ban Nong Bua Beach · National park · Suan Taeng
- Had Sai Ri Sawi · Beach · Tha Hin
- Hat Arunothai · Beach · Pak Tako, Thung Tako
Long beach by a fishing village; sunrise - Hat Bang Boet · Beach · Pak Khlong, Pathio
Roadside parking; Khao Bang Boet next door - Hat Bo Kha (Ocean Gate Viewpoint) · Beach, viewpoint · Dan Sawi, Sawi
Ocean Gate rock arch at sunrise - Hat Bo Mao · Beach · Chum Kho, Pathio
Free beach; boats to Ko Khai about 15 min - Hat Lamae · Beach · Lamae
Local beach at the Lamae river mouth - Hat Lap Hua Hin, Ao Mamuang · Hidden beach · Pak Tako, Thung Tako
Small hidden beach at Ao Mamuang - Hat Lok Phae · Beach · Dan Sawi, Sawi
Swim, then local squid in the village - Hat Paradonphap · Beach · Pak Nam, Mueang
Coconut-palm beach with seafood restaurants - Hat Sai Ri · Beach · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
Town beach beside Prince of Chumphon Shrine - Hat Thung Khwan Thong · Tourist attraction · Pak Tako
- Hat Thung Sai · Beach · Pak Khlong, Pathio
Quiet swim away from the crowds - Hat Thung Wua Laen · Beach · Saphli, Pathio
Popular 3 km beach; Khao Dinsor about 10 km - Hat Thung Yang · Beach · Pak Khlong, Pathio
Long, quiet, clear water; basic facilities - Pak Hat Beach · Beach, village · Na Thung, Mueang
Beach by Ban Pak Hat village - Pak Nam Chumphon Beach · Beach · Pak Nam, Mueang
Fishing boats and fresh seafood in Pak Nam - Pak Nam Lang Suan Beach · Beach · Pak Nam, Lang Suan
Seafront where the Lang Suan River meets the sea - Pathiu Thong Beach · Tourist attraction · Chum Kho
- Tawanchai Beach · Tourist attraction · Lamae
- Thung Makham Miami Beach · Beach spot · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
Next to Ao Thung Makham
Islands and villages
- Ban Phon Phu Sang · Community tourism · Tha Sae
Pond, pedal boats and a farm learning centre - Ko Khai · Island, rock arch · Chum Kho, Pathio
Snorkelling island; boats from Ban Bo Mao - Ko Kula · Island, camping · Sawi (offshore)
Beach camping and kayaking - Ko Langka Chiu · Island, snorkelling · Mu Ko Chumphon National Park
Swiftlet-nest island; snorkelling - Ko Mattra · Island, snorkelling · Mu Ko Chumphon National Park
White sand, shallow reef; closed 1 Nov-15 Dec - Ko Phitak · Fishing village · Bang Nam Chuet, Lang Suan
Island fishing village with homestays - Ko Ran Pet - Ko Ran Gai · Islets, snorkelling · Pathio (offshore)
Snorkel boats from the Ban Ko Tiap area - Ko Tiap village · Island village · Pak Khlong, Pathio
Island village with local activities - Koh Yo Crab Bank · Community project · Pak Khlong, Pathio
Crab restocking; call ahead to visit - Mu Ko Chumphon National Park · National park, islands · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
HQ at Hat Sai Ri, open 08:00-16:30 - Suantaweesup Durian Farm · Farm · Thale Sap
- Wat Koh Kaew · Buddhist temple · Wang Phai
Temples, history and markets
- Big Buddha, Wat Khao Chedi Wisai · Temple, big Buddha · Wisai Nuea, Mueang
Big Buddha on a forested hill; open 08:00-17:00 - Chumphon City Pillar Shrine · City pillar shrine · Chumphon town, Mueang
The city's guardian shrine, with a carved wooden roof - Chumphon National Museum · Museum · Na Cha-ang, Mueang
Province history; open Wed-Sun 09:00-16:00 - Chumphon Night Market · Night market · Chumphon town
Evening street food on Krom Luang Chumphon Rd - HTMS Chakri Naruebet Replica · Monument, ship replica · Pak Nam, Lang Suan
Open daily 08:00-20:00; beach about 1 km - HTMS Chumphon Memorial · Museum · Hat Sai Ri
Old navy torpedo boat at Sai Ri - Khao Chedi (Burapha Banphot) · Temple, hilltop chedi · Bang Son, Pathio
Hilltop chedi, golden Buddha; open 08:00-16:30 - Pho Ta Hin Chang Shrine · Shrine · Salui, Tha Sae
Revered roadside shrine on Phetkasem Highway - Prince Chumphon Shrine, Pak Tako · Monument · Pak Tako
- Prince of Chumphon Shrine · Sadet Tia shrine, ship replica · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
Real torpedo boat HTMS Chumphon on show; 08:00-20:00 - Prince of Chumphon Shrine, Laem Thaen · Place of worship · Chum Kho
- Prince Shrine, Hua Khao Than · Hilltop shrine · Sawi
Wide sea view; quieter than the Sai Ri shrine - Samnaksong Tham Nam Thip · Buddhist temple · Khao Thalu
- Samnaksong Tham Silawan · Buddhist temple · Thale Sap
- Saphli Walking Street · Friday night market · Saphli, Pathio
Friday evenings: seafood, snacks, souvenirs - Tham Thewa Monastery · Buddhist temple · Chong Mai Kaeo
- Wat Banphot Phisai (Mountain Temple) · Buddhist temple · Bang Maphrao
- Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi · Royal temple · Bang Luek, Mueang
Luang Pu Song's preserved body is enshrined here - Wat Chonlateepruksaram · Buddhist temple · Pak Tako
- Wat Don Ruab · Buddhist temple · Bang Mak
- Wat Don Sai Kaew · Buddhist temple · Na Thung
- Wat Hat Sai Kaeo · Buddhist temple · Takdaet
- Wat Hat Sai Ri · Buddhist temple · Tha Hin
- Wat Khan Ngoen · Temple · Lang Suan
Royal temple near Lang Suan town - Wat Khao Chan To · Buddhist temple · Wisai Nuea
- Wat Khao Kluai · Buddhist temple · Hat Phankrai
- Wat Khiriwong (Wat Namtok) · Buddhist temple · Bang Maphrao
- Wat Kho Khao (Wat Thepnimit) · Buddhist temple · Na Phaya
- Wat Laem Son · Buddhist temple · Pak Nam
- Wat Na Khai · Buddhist temple · Pak Khlong
- Wat Pa Yang · Temple · Saphli, Pathio
Temple near Hat Thung Wua Laen - Wat Pak Nam Chumphon · Buddhist temple · Pak Nam
- Wat Pha Niad · Buddhist temple · Tha Maphla
- Wat Phra Borommathat Sawi · Temple, museum · Sawi
Temple museum open 08:00-18:00 - Wat Pradoem · Temple · Tak Daet, Mueang
Quiet local temple on the edge of town - Wat Sam Kaeo · Temple, old murals · Mueang Chumphon
Rare 1928-30 oil murals; open 08:00-17:00 - Wat Subhannimit · Buddhist temple · Takdaet
- Wat Suwan Nathi (Wat Khu Khut) · Buddhist temple · Bang Mak
- Wat Tham Thavorn · Buddhist temple · Thung Takhrai
- Wat Tham Tong (Wat Pak Sa) · Buddhist temple · Pak Khlong
- Wat Thung Sai Thong · Buddhist temple · Saphli
- Wat Wisai Banphot · Buddhist temple · Wisai Nuea
Caves
- Khao Kriab Cave · Cave temple · Ban Khuan, Lang Suan
Cave temple; open 08:00-17:00 - Khao Noi Cave · Cave, monks' retreat · Tak Daet, Mueang
Bring a torch; go with someone who knows it - Phu Khao Thong Cave · Tourist attraction · Khan Ngoen
- Samnaksong Khao Sam Lan · Buddhist temple · Tha Sae
- Samnaksong Tham Chang Phueak · Buddhist temple · Ban Na
- Samnaksong Tham Krating Thong · Buddhist temple · Khun Krathing
- Samnaksong Tham Phitsan · Buddhist temple · Thale Sap
- Samnaksong Tham Ta Chi · Buddhist temple · Thung Raya
- Tham Khao Phip · Wild cave · Thung Takhrai, Thung Tako
Lit shrine cave up 36 steps; torch for side cave - Tham Khao Plu · Cave temple · Chum Kho, Pathio
Rock passage into a huge chamber - Tham Khao Puk · Cave hermitage · Wang Phai, Mueang
Small and peaceful; dress modestly - Tham Malako · Sea cave · Pak Khlong, Pathio
Two-chamber cave with a large Buddha statue - Tham Phra Namo · Meditation cave · Ban Na, Mueang
Cave monastery; keep voices low - Tham Rap Ro (Wat Thep Charoen) · Cave temple · Tha Kham, Tha Sae
Caves with a giant stucco Buddha - Tham Yai Ai · Cave temple · Chum Kho, Pathio
Seaside cave about 1 km past Ao Khai Nao - Than Nam Lot Cave · Stream cave · Sawi
Stream flows through the hill; wear sandals - Wat Hat Phankrai · Buddhist temple · Hat Phankrai
- Wat Tham Huai Klang · Buddhist temple · Khao Thalu
- Wat Tham Khao Khun Krathing · Cave temple · Khun Krathing, Mueang
Near the bus terminal - Wat Tham Khao Lan · Buddhist temple · Dan Sawi
- Wat Tham Khao Ma Yang · Cave temple · Bang Luek, Mueang
Small cave, cool at midday - Wat Tham Khao Ngoen · Cave temple · Tha Maphla, Lang Suan
Pair with Wat Khan Ngoen and the bridge - Wat Tham Khao Pip · Buddhist temple · Thung Takhrai
- Wat Tham Khwan Mueang · Buddhist temple · Na Pho
- Wat Tham Nam Lot · Cave temple · Chum Kho, Pathio
Stream along the cave floor; bring a torch - Wat Tham Phong Phang · Cave temple · Hat Sai Ri
Cave shrine near Hat Sai Ri; dress modestly - Wat Tham Phru Takhian · Forest cave temple · Tha Sae
Near Pho Ta Hin Chang shrine and Kapo Falls - Wat Tham Samphao Thong · Cave temple · Thung Kha, Mueang
Forest setting; torch for inner chambers - Wat Tham Sanuk · Cave temple · Ban Na, Mueang
Shady and rarely busy - Wat Tham Thale Sap · Buddhist temple · Thale Sap
Waterfalls, camping and adventure
- Ban Talay Ngam Camping · Beach campsite · Suan Taeng, Lamae
Campsite in Suan Taeng, Lamae - Doi 7 Chan Sea of Mist · Sea-of-mist camping · Sawi
Dawn mist, not every day; motorbike or 4WD only - Eco-Logic Phato · Eco learning stay · Phato
Riverside guesthouse; learn earth-house building - Haeo Lom Waterfall · Waterfall · Phato
Waterfall near the Phato rafting area - Kaeng Roi Ru Waterfall · Tourist attraction · Wisai Nuea
- Kangprong Waterfall · Tourist attraction · Wisai Nuea
- Kapo Waterfall Forest Park · Waterfall, campsite · Tha Sae
Waterfall and campsite; open 08:30-16:30 - Khlong Phrao Waterfall · Waterfall · Thung Tako
Also known as Thap Chang waterfall - Khuan Mae Yai Mon Sanctuary · Rainforest trails · Phato
Forest trails; open 07:00-19:00 - Pa Phai Camping · Campground · Hong Charoen
- Pan Pan Camp · Riverside campsite · Pak Song, Phato
Forest river, birdsong, rafting nearby - Pha Daeng Campsites · Clifftop campsites · Hat Sai Ri, Mueang
Sunrise over the islands from the cliffs - Pha Ta Ood (Tham Sing) · Cliff cabins, camping · Tham Sing, Mueang
Sunrise and stargazing - Phato River Rafting · Bamboo rafting · Pak Song, Phato
Prices vary by operator, so confirm first - Pho Sali Waterfall · Waterfall · Wisai Tai, Sawi
Pools for a dip; busy at weekends - Phu Pha Na Le Camping · Cafe, campsite · Pathio coast
Cafe and campsite on the Pathio coast - Rim Khlong Resort Camping · Riverside camping · Phato
Tents by the river; handy for Phato rafting - Rung Rueang Beach Camping · Beach campsite · Saphli, Pathio
Tents for hire; book weekends ahead - Suan Butsara Camping · Farm campsite · Pak Song, Phato
Cool nights; near rafting and Wo Lom - Talay Dao Camping · Seaside campsite · Na Cha-ang, Mueang
Clean facilities, sunrise views - Tham Khao Phlu Hot Springs · Hot spring · Lamae
Hot spring baths; open 09:00-18:00 - Thong Krok Camping · Campsite · Bang Nam Chuet, Lang Suan
Small, peaceful, family-friendly
Markets
- Pak Nam Lang Suan Seaside Market · Market · Pak Nam
- Taikiam's Sunday Market · Flea market · Lamae
- Uai Chai 3 Sunday Market, Lang Suan · Flea market · Wang Tako
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