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Phu Thog
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,422 contributions
Sunrise special!
May 2022
The attraction of Phu Thog is the prospect of seeing the sunrise over the mountains and fog in the valleys. Unfortunately, during our rainy season visit, we saw little of either. Still, the early morning trip up the small mountain was invigorating and pleasant. During mid-year, the sun rises by 5:30 a.m., so we left our hotel at 5:00. The mountain is very close to Chiang Khan city. The local community has the site well orgainized and charges 20 baht for parking and 25 baht per person to haul people up the mountain. Due to limited parking at the summit and the challenge of the narrow, curvy access road, it makes good safety sense that this transport service is systematized by the community. Also good that they are able to earn some financial benefits from the visiting tourists. The view from the top (even without perfectly clear weather) was very enjoyable. There are several stalls selling locally made clothes and snacks at the bottom of the mountain.
Written May 29, 2022
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Renu P
St. Albans, UK1 contribution
Beautiful view of mountains
Dec 2022 • Family
Beautiful view of the mountains and the Mekong river! Go early in the morning to see the fog over the mountains.
You cannot go all the way to the mountains with your own car. You can buy tickets for transport which will bring you to the top of the mountain.
Written December 5, 2022
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Suthawan B
Bangkok, Thailand23 contributions
A MUST SEE!
Dec 2015 • Friends
If you go to Chiang Khan, Loei. You gotta visit this place in the morning.
You can ask the reception from your hotel to hire the driver.
Such a good place to visit and take photos.
Written September 5, 2016
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Joyful_G_C_Chan
Samut Prakan, Thailand72 contributions
Beautiful scenery
Dec 2016 • Friends
Breathtaking view at the summit. Park at the base of the mountain and take a pick up for 25baht (return) to the summit. At the summit take a 360 panoramic short stroll to view the picturesque Loei mountain range and fields.
Written December 22, 2016
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AtittanSptns
Bangkok, Thailand76 contributions
Sea of fog
Oct 2016 • Family
Must see if you're in the area! Best time to visit is before sunrise. The view is unique and breathtaking. Seriously, you have to see it. Parked your car and take the local pickup truck to the top. On the way down, there are local food shops just in time for breakfast. If you have a professional camera, bring it with you and you won't regret anything. The place can be very crowded during high season but still worth it.
Written October 20, 2016
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Xavier L
Phuket, Thailand368 contributions
Early Bird
Jun 2016 • Solo
To fully appreciate that site must go very early morning ,
I choose my weapon of choice for go to the top on bicycle (personal road bike )
have public taxi at the bottom of hill that will bring you for 25 thb x 1 pax
the climb is very steep ( 15%+ ) and 2 Km long
At the top in early morning you will have a 180 View of all the area with the morning mist .
Written June 26, 2016
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Nswelise
Wingham104 contributions
Just a stunning and peaceful morning attraction
Jan 2016 • Family
I went to Chiang Khan with my two children aged 7 and 9. We left the motel at 5.30am and was a perfect time. We had our own car though it is easy to get there from the main walking street area via tuk tuk. Once there at the base of the mountain you pay 25 baht each person and there are Thai open air bus style utes that take you to the top. As it was dark we watched people as they lit incense and offered prayers to the statue that is up there then we found our spot where the look out area is - get a good spot as it gets crowded up there. Its just breathtaking as you watch the sun rise and the whole sky fills with clouds. Its just a naturally beautiful thing to watch. I wasnt cold as im used to the colder weather but best to bring a jacket just in case. overall this is a beautiful thing to do in the morning and you wont regret the photos you get to take and views you get to see.
Written January 20, 2016
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Viraj_juthani
Bangkok, Thailand11 contributions
Great views
Dec 2018 • Solo
Plan to reach the summit by 5.45am in the winter months. Good views but tends to be crowded. Must visit when in Chiang Khan.
Written December 24, 2018
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Manisara
Bangkok, Thailand136 contributions
Waiting with a purpose!
Jan 2018 • Friends
Not so far from Chiangmai Khan city, jumped to Skylab - local Tuk Tuk :) (modified motocycle) and took a pick-up (well.., take a walk if you like hiking) to Phu Thog .. Keep waiting for a wonderful moment. I’m stunned with a shot,,, first light with a sea of mist and sun rises... Soooo beautiful.

Asked your hotel or guest house for booking Skylab -about 100bht each and 25-30bht for pick-up (round trip).
Written March 9, 2018
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ongkeehong
Singapore, Singapore141 contributions
A place to view nice sun shine with only 10 mins from the town
Feb 2018 • Family
We depart at 5.45am, reached the carpark and take the authorised pickup truck up the peak. There is a buddha at the peak (which common in Thai). We waited patiently and slowly the crowd are building up. About 6.15am can see some red light from behind the apposite mountains. The mist is below us and form a nice cloud of sea. By 6.30+, the round red dot start rising and the view is amazing.
You have 360 deg view from the peak. One side facing Mekong River and Chang Khan town.
Written February 18, 2018
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