Phae Mueang Phi

Phae Mueang Phi is a forest park in northern Thailand featuring sandstone rock formations shaped by erosion into columns and mushroom-like structures. The site spreads across several hundred hectares with natural canyons, steep cliffs, and elevated platforms distributed across three administrative territories.

The Thai government established this site as a protected forest and geological area in 1981. This designation marked official recognition of its importance for conservation and study of natural rock formations.

Local people named this place Ghost Town because the sandstone pillars appear to resemble ghostly figures when viewed in certain light. The name reflects how the striking rock shapes have become part of the way residents understand and talk about their landscape.

The park sits about 8 kilometers northeast of Phrae town with regular transportation options from the city center. Marked trails and viewpoints help visitors navigate the rock formations and explore different areas safely.

The sandstone formations created over millions of years through a rare erosion process where harder rock zones remained standing while softer areas were washed away. This selective weathering shaped the distinctive columns and mushroom-like structures that give the place its unusual appearance today.