Phu Thok

Phu Thok
ภูทอก
Highest point
Elevation 359 m (1,178 ft)
Listing List of mountains in Thailand
Coordinates 18°8′15″N 103°52′45″E / 18.13750°N 103.87917°E / 18.13750; 103.87917Coordinates: 18°8′15″N 103°52′45″E / 18.13750°N 103.87917°E / 18.13750; 103.87917
Geography
Phu Thok

Location in Thailand

Location Bueng Kan, Thailand
Parent range Isolated hill
Geology
Mountain type sandstone
Climbing
Easiest route drive and walk[1]

Phu Thok (ภูทอก, also spelled Phu Tok), meaning "Lonely Mountain" in the Isan language, is a 359 m high isolated hill in the northeastern end of Isan, Thailand. It is located in Na Sabaeng Subdistrict, Si Wilai District, at the centre of Bueng Kan Province.

Features

Provincial seal of Bueng Kan featuring Phu Thok

Phu Thok is an emblematic sandstone outcrop that is both a local landmark and the symbol of the province of Bueng Kan. It appears in somewhat stylized form in the provincial seal.[2]

Phu Thok has two peaks, Phu Thok Yai and Phu Thok Noi.[3] Wat Phu Thok, an important Buddhist temple, is located in a cave near the top of the smaller peak.[4] The summit of this massive rocky hill can be reached via a wooden walkway. The top has excellent views of the surrounding flat countryside.[5]

View of the walkway and the landscape on the northern side.
A rock formation seen from the summit.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wat Phu Tok - Wat Jetiyakhiri
  2. ↑ Seal of the province
  3. ↑ Bangkok Post - Phu Thok
  4. ↑ Wat Phu Thok (Thai)
  5. ↑ Tripadvisor - Wat Phu Tok

External links

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