Khao Takiab the meaning in thai which mean "Chopstick Mount" is a large mount sticking out of the sea. It is located south of the town of Hua Hin. The visit to the hill and temple is made easy by the construction of a road which goes up and down one way. Another ring road provides a "round the hill" spin, with more scenic spots to admire and photograph.

Khao Takiab is visible from Hua Hin beach, Khao Takiab Beach is the south end of the long Hua Hin main beach. Just beyond Khao Takiab is delightfulย� Takiab Bay, the long and wide beach stretches from Khao Takiab south to Suan Son beach and kao Tao Beach.ย�ย� Hua Don Beach

Approaching the hill from the beach, one will see an imposing majestic statue of the 20m tall Lord Buddha towering on some rocks at the foot of the hill. In fact the statue can be seen kilometers away from land and even more nautical miles from horizon.

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On the top of the hill there is a temple (Wat Khao Lad). One can find erected around the temple not only Buddhist statues and images, but also a 10-metre tall statue of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, or Kwan Im, a statue of King Rama V, as well as a few other religious figures, all of whom are much revered by Chinese and Thais alike. Be careful of the monkeys wandering the lower grounds of the temple. They're not fierce but enjoy grabbing small items from unsuspecting turists.

From the top of the hill you can see Singhtoh Island (Lion Island) as it resemnles a crouching lion. The island is about 1km from the shore. At high tide its small beach is almost completely submerged, but when the sea draws back, boats can be anchored or dragged on it.The island is visited for its natural rock formations and vegetations; it is also suitable for fishing and rock climbing. Boats to the island can be chartered from either the Hua Hin pier or the small fishing village at Khao Takiab.

The twin hills of Khao Takiab (Chopstick Peaks) are visible to the south down the beach from Hua Hin 3-4 km and one can also make out the 20 meter tall Buddha image at the base of the hills. The walk along the beach is guaranteed to test your ankles.

From the temple (Wat Khao Lad) atop the hill, Singhtoh Island, about 800 meters offshore can be seen and boats to the island can be chartered from either the Hua Hin pier or the small fishing village at Khao Takiab. Be careful of the monkeys wandering the lower grounds of the temple. They're not fierce but enjoy grabbing eyeglasses and pens.

The Khao Takiab area now boasts an increasing number of guesthouses, small hotels, resorts and quiet restaurants.

The Khao Takiab Hill is 272m high. At the top of the hill is quiet, cool and breezy.From there you are offered the incredibly picturesque panorama of Hua Hin coast and Hua Hin downtown. Around Khao Takiab there are many quiet restaurants.

Just south of Khao Takiab is Suan Son (Sea Pine Gardens). The beach is long and quiet and there are small food shops and accommodations. Entrance is through a military camp--just tell the guard at the gate that you're going to the beach and give him the 10 Baht (per vehicle) entrance fee. Suan Son can get very crowded on weekends.

By the way Khao Takiab Beach and Hua Hon Beach located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand.ย� There are hotels such as Takiab beach and Bluewave, Coral Keys Hua Hin Bungalows for holiday accommodation. Enjoy the Beach, Elephant Rides, boat trips, Horse Riding, Excellent local Thai and Seafood restaurants, the Buffet Dinner and Show at Sasi Restaurant, or just stroll around the local Thai Fishing Village, cycle around the quiet roads, see Cattle and horses grazing, visit the local temples, for more shopping and restaurants the centre ofย� Hua Hin is less than 10 minutes by local transport ( 10 baht ) or at night just B 150 for a taxi. Also sometimes called Chopstick Beach Hua Hin.