Phu Ruea

Phu Ruea
ภูเรือ

Southern side of the summit seen from Route 203
Highest point
Elevation 1,365 m (4,478 ft)
Listing List of mountains in Thailand
Coordinates 17°30′00″N 101°20′00″E / 17.50000°N 101.33333°E / 17.50000; 101.33333Coordinates: 17°30′00″N 101°20′00″E / 17.50000°N 101.33333°E / 17.50000; 101.33333
Geography
Phu Ruea

Thailand

Location Loei, Thailand
Parent range Phetchabun Mountains
Geology
Mountain type sandstone
Climbing
First ascent Unknown
Easiest route drive (tarmac road) or hike

Phu Ruea (Thai: ภูเรือ), is a 1365 m high mountain in Loei Province, Thailand. It is located in Phu Ruea District, giving its name to the district. This mountain is part of the Phetchabun Mountains, a massif forming a natural boundary between North Thailand and Isaan. The peak rises 7 km north of Highway 203, between Loei town and Phetchabun and it is a good lookout to view the Mekong and the Hueang River valleys.[1] The name of the mountain comes from the fact that it looks like a boat (Thai: เรือ) upside down from certain angles.

The Phu Ruea High Altitude Agricultural Research Station[2] and the Phu Ruea National Park are located in the area around the mountain. The park borders Sainyabuli Province in Laos at its northern end.[3] Most of the mountain is covered in mixed evergreen forest.[4] The area around the mountain is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ National parks in north-eastern Thailand - Phu Rua National Park
  2. ↑ Bangkok Post, Travel - Phu Ruea High Altitude Agricultural Research Station
  3. ↑ National Parks & Marine Reserves - Phu Rua National Park
  4. ↑ Phu Ruea Thai Website
  5. ↑ Luang Prabang montane rain forests

External links

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