"When we use dreams to travel, no matter how far it is, we will arrive." This quote can be applied to all journeys, just like the journey to conquer "Khao Wong Phra Chan" by "ดินสอขอเขียน" this time.

For this trip to Khao Wong Phrachan, **"ดินสอขอเขียน"** traveled by van on the Bangkok-Ban Mi route, which has a bus stop at Platform 3 of the Mo Chit Bus Terminal. This platform is located outside the passenger building. When you arrive at Mo Chit, look for the sign **"Platform 3"** and board the van there. The fare from Bangkok to Khao Wong Phrachan is 120 baht and takes about 3 and a half hours. The van travels from Bangkok through Phra Bat, into Saraburi city, Lopburi city, and then to Koksamrong district. When I got off the van, the driver gave me a discount card, which gave me a 10% discount on the return trip, from 120 baht to only 108 baht.

"ดินสอขอเขียน" arrived at Khao Wong Phra Chan Temple around 10:30 AM. We got off the car at the temple entrance and then stopped by "Khao Wong Ancient Pad Thai" restaurant for Pad Thai. The owner kindly offered a free shuttle service to Khao Wong Phra Chan Temple. Lop Buri people are so kind!

If the Pad Thai restaurant is closed when you arrive, you can use the motorcycle taxi service at the temple entrance. Be sure to ask for the driver's phone number so they can pick you up on your way back.

"Pencil wants to write" ordered "Stir-fried noodles with fresh shrimp" to eat. The stir-fried noodles were chewy and just right, the shrimp was fresh and sweet, delicious. As for my friend, he ate "Pad Thai wrapped in egg" and "Tom Yum seafood noodles". It looked beautiful and tasted good.

Our bellies full, the owner of the Pad Thai restaurant kindly drove us to Khao Wong Phra Chan. Upon arrival, we paid our respects at the golden teakwood pavilion before embarking on the 3,790 steps to conquer Khao Wong Phra Chan.

Along the way up Khao Wong Phra Chan, the sides of the road are full of forests. There are places to sit and rest, and shops selling water and snacks at intervals. As this is not a tourist season, only a few shops are open. The Khao Wong Phra Chan Temple's Footprint of the Buddha Festival is held every February for 15 days. For more information, please contact the TAT Lopburi Office at 036-770-096.

In addition, there are signs along the way that tell you how many steps you have climbed, which really motivates me to keep going.

Along the way, there are also Buddha statues for us to stop by and pay respects for good luck.

Just a little more and we will conquer the peak of "Khao Wong Phra Chan" together.

Upon reaching the summit, be sure to pay respects at the footprint of the Buddha (the 4th footprint) and the various sacred objects, including the statues of Guan Yu, Tang Sanzang, Lord Tai Si, Lady Prachan, the Bodhisattva Guanyin, the Buddha statue in the Pa Lelai posture at Khao Krachom, Luang Pu Thep Lok Udon, and Luang Pu Opasi.

After paying respects and making offerings, "Dinso Khorkhian" will now take you to admire the beautiful view on Khao Wong Phra Chan.

On the way back, we called the owner of the Pad Thai restaurant to pick us up. He was very kind and drove us to the van station in Khok Samrong district. And then, the journey to conquer the 3,790 steps of Khao Wong Phra Chan was no longer difficult.

Note: It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent or insect repellent cream, as there are mosquitoes along the way.
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Location of Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan: Tambon Huai Pong, Amphoe Khok Samrong, Lop Buri Province
Summary of expenses for the trip to Khao Wong Phra Chan
1. Van fare to Khao Wong Phra Chan: 120 baht
2. Pad Thai + water: 90 baht
3. Water along the way: 55 baht
4. Van fare back: 108 baht
5. Snacks: 40 baht
Total: 413 baht

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Thank you to the owner of the Khao Wong Ancient Pad Thai shop www.facebook.com/WeLoveKhaoWongPhraChanLopBuri