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“Khao Chakan Khao Chakan is a limestone mountain. There are many caves. In front is Khao Chakan Arboretum. Used as a forest plantation location of the Royal Forest Department. At the foot of the mountain is the location of Wat Khao Chakan. There is a staircase leading up to the top of the mountain overlooking a wide view.”

Khao Chakan is located at Khao Chakan Sub-district, next to Wat Tham Khao Chakan, 17 kilometres from Mueang Sa Kaeo District along Highway No.317 (Sa Kaeo - Chanthaburi) between Km. 131-132, on the left turn. It is a limestone mountain whose ridge is 90 degrees against the north and the south. Its summit is 240 metres above sea level. It comprises 3 mountains lining up. Khao Chakan is the largest and stands in the middle between Phukhao Ming on the left and Khao Falami on the right. The three mountains are established as the Khao Chakan Arboretum under the supervision of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora. The Arboretum is a residence of wild monkeys, as well as, millions of bats flying in a long line in the evening. At the foot of the hill stands a temple called Wat Tham Khao Chakan.

The cave that tourists are interested in and visit the most is Tham Talu, which looks like two gorges that pass through each other. Inside the Buddha statue for tourists to pay homage to friends as a blessing in life

Travel:Khao Chakan is a distance from the city of SA Kaeo along Highway No. 317, SA Kaeo - Chanthaburi. A distance of about 17 kilometers will reach Khao Chakan. Which is located next to the highway on the left hand side