Wat Sam Kaeo is a Buddhist temple just outside central Chumphon. It belongs to the Dhammayutika branch of Theravada Buddhism and is tied to a local story about three glowing crystal balls seen above the hill.
The temple is a modest stop rather than a major complex, but it gives visitors a quiet local religious site close to town. It pairs well with the National Museum of Chumphon for travellers spending more than a quick transit night in the city.