Khao Rang Hill
13 people recommendvia r/phuket, r/ThailandTourism14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Khao Rang Hill, also called Monkey Hill, and six highlight the lookout and the view over the town. One advises staying until sunset. Four mention the wild monkeys on the way up, and two advise against carrying or feeding food. One visitor suggests it only for those keen on the hike, saying the climb is easy, and another notes the uphill walk is long.
Address
Khao Rang Viewpoint, 145/5 Patiphat Rd Rang Hill, Tambon Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Sunsets
- Known for
- View from the lookout over the town, Wild monkeys along the way up
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Khao Rang Hill, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/jellydao in r/phuket · Apr 2025photography
Calls it a pleasant viewpoint to combine with a temple visit, aimed at daytime visitors who will not stay for evening.
- Mixedu/basmathick in r/phuket · Nov 2023access
Recommended only for those keen on it; the climb itself is easy, but the monkeys make it harder.
- Recommendsu/__daydreamer in r/phuket · May 2025
Recommends heading up the hill for the view.
- Recommendsu/tiberius_mcgrew in r/phuket · Oct 2024photography
Says they know Rang Hill and that it offers a great view for sunset footage.
- Recommendsu/New_Spunk in r/phuket · Nov 2023uniqueness
Names Monkey Hill as a non-touristy spot in answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/AdThink5425 in r/phuket · Jun 2026
Lists Monkey hill among activities to enjoy in Phuket and encourages having fun.
- Recommendsu/glintphotography in r/phuket · Sep 2025
Recommends hiking up to the lookout on Monkey Hill.
- Recommendsu/Boogie1345 in r/phuket · Aug 2025
Named as a place to see in answer to the underrated-place question.
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- Recommendsu/KentTheDorfDorfman in r/ThailandTourism · Nov 2023
Listed as a worthwhile hill to visit.
- Recommendsu/Blaidd11 in r/phuket · Mar 2026access
Suggested only for visitors willing to handle a long uphill walk.
- Recommendsu/Great_Opinion3138 in r/phuket · Sep 2025
Finds the lookout pleasant and enjoys the monkeys there.
- Recommendsu/Altruistic_Rush1204 in r/phuket · Aug 2025
Lists Rang Hill among recommended sights.
- Recommendsu/zergUser1 in r/phuket · May 2025uniqueness
Calls it worth a visit and suggests climbing to a near-top viewpoint; many wild monkeys, so avoid carrying food.
- Recommendsu/Alvint22 in r/phuket · May 2026access
Suggests visiting Monkey Hill independently, without being tied to tour timing.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.