Phu Phra Bat Buabok Forest Park

The sandstone formations within Phu Phra Bat Buabok Forest Park extend 9 kilometers north to south and 2 kilometers east to west, reaching heights of 352 meters.

The park, established in 1996, contains 81 archaeological sites among rock outcrops, with evidence of human habitation dating back approximately 6,000 years.

Religious shrines from the Dvaravati period between the seventh and tenth centuries display a combination of Hindu and Buddhist architectural elements throughout the park.

Visitors can explore three distinct forest types within the park: dry dipterocarp at the foothills, mixed deciduous in surrounding plains, and dry evergreen on the hill.

The rock formations resulted from underwater erosion fifteen million years ago, creating natural shelters that now protect prehistoric art and religious monuments.

Location: Mueang Phan

Inception: February 20, 1996

GPS coordinates: 17.73333,102.35833

Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:34