Very close to the beach near Hilton is an old Chinese temple. I could not find much information about the temple. It has three shrines, Chao Por Somboon, Chao Mae Tabtim, Chao Por Sai Nam Kheaw. Within each shrines are small shrines on either side the main deity.
This temple is also sometimes known by the name Sai Nam Kheaw Shrine.
temple with dragons facing each other on top
pole encircled by dragon
In Chinese culture, the dragon represents good luck, strength, health. Usually, it is seen encircling a pole holding a lamp.
shrine next to dragon pole
a lion guards the temple on both sides
Chao Por Somboon:
Chao Por Somboon
smaller shrines inside
Chao Por Kuan Auu
On right side of the center image is God Kuan Auu or Guan Yu. He is the symbol of honesty, gratitude and loyalty. He is also worshipped as the God of courage, fortune and prestige.
Chao Mae Hua Hin and Chao Por Somboon
In the center are two images: Chao Mae Hua Hin protecting Hua Hin and Chao Por Somboon
Chao Por Sura on the left side
Chao Mae Tabtim:
Chao Mae Tabtim
This shrine is in the center. Chaomae Tabtum is the main deity here.
Tee Chu Eae on right side
Chaomae Tabtim in center
Devotees usually come to visit Chao Mae Thaptim or Jao Mae Tub Tim who is the goddess of fertility. They make offerings in return for happy and healthy children.
Chaopor Sai Nam Kheaw:
Chao Mae Kua Nim or Im
Chao Mae Kuan Im in center
Kuan Im, who is the goddess of compassion and mercy
Chao Por Sai Nam Kheaw on left side
On the left side, seated on white elephants are what look like Hindu God Vishnu
small images of Lord Buddha in a hole of tree
furnace to burn joss paper
seems like an old place to burn joss paper
time to relax
path from the beach
Opening Hours:
Daily 10;00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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