Wat Phu Thok is located in Na Sabang Subdistrict, Si Wilai District, Bueng Kan Province, in the northeast of Thailand, about 10 hours and 30 minutes (751 kilometers) from Bangkok.
Wat Phu Thok is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bueng Kan Province and is a meditation retreat with beautiful views surrounded by nature. The highlight of Phu Thok is the wooden stairs and wooden bridge to enjoy the breathtaking 360 degree views. There are a total of 7 floors, taking up to 5 years of construction without using any mechanical equipment. All due to the skill of human labor.
Phu Thok consists of two large red-brown sandstone mountains in a row, “Phu Thok Yai” and “Phu Thok Noi”, surrounded by dense forests rich in wildlife.
Hell-Heaven Bridge
“Hell-Sawan Bridge” is a wooden bridge circling from the foothills to the top of Phu Thok Noi at 350 meters above sea level (compared to a 60-70-storey building).
Phra Arjarn Juan, the pioneer of construction, hoped that the bridge would convey the meaning of walking along the Dharma path that could lead the faithful to escape from all suffering.
There are 7 floors
Level 1-2 is a wooden staircase, when entering the 3rd floor up to the 5th floor, there will be a circular bridge around the mountain. The walking path around the third level has rocks, stone terraces, cliffs and trees spreading branches to provide shade.
Tourists usually only arrive at the 5th floor because the 6th to 7th floors are quite difficult to travel.
But there are also many tourists who are willing to take the time to go up to the 7th floor and there are some amazing natural views to see.
How to get ot Wat Phu Tok (Buang Kan)
by car
You can rent a car from Bangkok to travel to Bueng Kan Province but it may take more than 10 hours.
by bus
There are many bus companies serving the route Bangkok to Bueng Kan starting from the Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2). After that, use a public van or rent a car to reach Wat Phu Thok.
by train
Use the train to get off at Nong Khai station because Bueng Kan does not have a train station.
After that, rent a car and drive another 2 hours to Wat Phu Thok is the most convenient way.
by plane
You have to buy a plane ticket to go to Udon Thani, after that rent a car and drive about 3 hours to Wat Phu Thok. Or try looking for a van to Phu Thok which may be there. |
Wat Phu Tok
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Wat Phu Tok brid eye view
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| Wat Phu Tok 's entrance |
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| Walkway made of wood |
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| Wat Phu Thok is located on the red rock mountain. |
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| Pavilion on the 5th floor |
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| There's a very nice view up here. |
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| some paths are narrow |
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| Path on 5 floor Wat Phu Tok |
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| There is also a large pagoda on the floor. |
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| Wat Phu Tok stands out in the midst of nature |
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Wat Phu Tok surronding
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Wat Phu Tok is Amazing
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Wat Phu Tok in the fertile forest
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| Some of the passages can excite you. |
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| Buddha statue on the 5th floor |
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| There are still monks here. |
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| Phra Ajarn Juan, the founder of Wat Phu Thok |
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