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Update : 5/6/2026

Phra Yai Tham Khao Cha-ang Park

Dan Makham Tia District, Kanchanaburi

The Ultimate Hidden Oasis: Kanchanaburi’s Newest Sacred Mountaintop Sanctuary Tucked away inside a lush 111-rai community forest teeming with dense mixed deciduous trees, Phra Yai Tham Khao Cha-ang Park is Kanchanaburi’s latest “hidden gem.” Having only opened its doors to the public in mid-2023, this tranquil spiritual retreat is rapidly drawing crowds of travelers. Best of all, it is incredibly accessible—located just 150 kilometers (about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive) from Bangkok in Dan Makham Tia District.

Visitors can drive up a newly developed 410-meter mountain road directly to the summit. Here, a monumental Giant Buddha statue—measuring 15 meters wide at the lap and standing 21 meters tall—is currently under construction. At the foothills, the park features the scenic “Pha Chok Dee Mee Heng” (The Good Luck & Prosperity Cliff) and a highly talked-about shrine dedicated to Ah Gong Sun Wukong (The Monkey King), which has become a major hotspot for blessings.

The 5 Sacred Worship Points (Blessing Rituals)

For spiritual travelers and merit-makers, follow this traditional step-by-step worship sequence to pray for fortune and protection:

1. The Shrine of Mae Kong & Mae Ma (Local Earth Deities): Light 5 incense sticks.
2. The Heaven and Earth Gate: Light 5 incense sticks to pay respects to the sky and ground.
3. Ah Gong Sun Wukong (The Monkey King): Light 3 incense sticks to pray for wit, obstacle removal, and success.
4. Thao Mang Mee (The Deity of Abundance): Light 9 incense sticks to request great fortune.
5. Cai Shen Yeh (The Chinese God of Wealth): Light 5 incense sticks to invite financial prosperity and smooth business.

Huaguo Shan Local Market

Named after the legendary mountain from the Monkey King folklore, Huaguo Shan Market is a charming on-site community marketplace. Here, friendly local villagers set up stalls to sell authentic community-made products, organic agricultural produce, and a delicious variety of local savory dishes and traditional Thai desserts. Shopping here is highly pocket-friendly and a wonderful way to directly support and distribute income to the local community!