Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The climb is the highlight here. This cave temple is located on a limestone hillside in Nong Kae, south of Hua Hin. While the caves themselves, with their Buddha statues and religious artwork, are worth a visit, what visitors truly remember is the hike up the hill and the sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. If the busier temples near the city were too crowded for you, this is the perfect alternative.

This is an active temple, not a spectacle, so expect tranquility rather than grandeur. Paths connect the cave shrines to the higher viewpoints, and the ground is rocky and uneven in places. I wouldn't attempt the visit in flip-flops and generally wouldn't recommend it if stairs and slippery surfaces are a problem for you. Go early in the morning. It's cooler then, the light is better, and you'll practically have the place to yourself.