Wat Khao Mai Daeng stands on a wooded hillside in Bang Phra, Sriracha. It is shaded and quiet in a way town temples are not, and the grounds look out over the valley around it.

Getting up

A shuttle runs from the car park to the upper grounds for anyone who would rather not walk. The approach is a hill road — drive carefully, especially where vehicles pass coming down.

The feel of it

This is a temple for local merit-making and meditation rather than a visitor attraction with full facilities. It suits people after quiet and tree cover more than those after a photo stop.

Dress modestly within the grounds, and ask at the temple directly about hours and activities.