Koh Kaew Matphon

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Koh Kaew Matphon It is a small island about 500 meters from the coast at Chumphon Estuary. The island lies in the north-south direction, about 100 meters wide, 350 meters long, with a sandbar stretching from the coast to the island. making it possible to walk to the island at low tide There is a small peak on the island, about 10 - 15 meters high. There is a small chedi on the top of the mountain. The history is unknown. But notice from the architecture style It is a chedi in the early Rattanakosin period.

 

The current condition of Malik Chedi, Koh Matphon, people going up to Koh Matphon Must travel by boat or have to look at the water level If the water level drops, the island can be walked on. But if the water level is already high, it may be stuck on the island. The distance to Malik Chedi, Koh Matphon, has to walk down the road for about 1 kilometer to reach a stairway with a height of 94 steps. Currently, there are navy officers guarding the area below. On the 15th day of the waxing moon of the 7th lunar month, there will be a traditional event. to make merit and pay homage to Malik Chedi every year.