Phu Thok Chiang Khan

Just a short distance from the Sky Walk at Chiang Khan is Phu Thok, one of the highest peaks in the Loei District of Issan. It is a drive of some 3 hours but as it is best visited at day-break, you may want to consider an overnight stay in nearby Chiang Khan and visiting the Chiang Khan Sky Walk which is about 20 km west of the town.

You do not need to worry about a long hike up a steep gradient as there is a shuttle service with converted pick-up trucks back and forth every 5 minutes or so. While you can get some excellent views during the day, the sun rising over the hills presents an opportunity for some really good photographs. We arrived at Phu Thok at 5:45 am and we were not alone. There were lots of people already present and during our 20 minute stay on the peak there must have been between 100 - 130 others - it made me wonder how busy it gets later in the day.

Phu Thok Chiang Khan

Is it worth travelling to just to visit this one location? Probably not unless you are a photographic enthusiast but it does make for a lovely place to visit if you are in the area.

How To Get To Phu Thok Chiang Khan

From Udon Thani, head west to Nong Bua Lamphu on route 210, then continue heading towards Loei using GPS. Depending on what system you use, it could take you one of three ways but it makes little difference in travelling distance or time.

GPS Co-ordinates 18.037234, 102.305053