Si Wilai District Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Wat Chetiyakhiri Vihara, or Wat Phu Thok.

Wat Chetiyakhiri Vihara, or Wat Phu Thok, is located in the area of Phu Thok, which consists of two isolated hills: the larger Phu Thok and the smaller Phu Thok. The part that is open for us to visit is the smaller Phu Thok. There is a wooden bridge and a staircase winding around Phu Thok in a 360-degree fashion, totaling 7 levels. At each level, we can see different natural landscapes. It is also akin to walking up to heaven, and it ends with liberation from the worldly path, which comes from the effort of those who walk up to the very top. It is considered a temple with a serene atmosphere, suitable for the practice of Buddhist teachings by monks, novices, and Buddhists in general.

Wat Phu Tok is located in Bueang Khan Province near Udon Thani. It is also known as "Lonely Mountain". If you want to go here, you may take a bus or book a flight to Udon Thani and drive about 150kms from downtown. If you'll be in Udon Thani, don't forget to visit this. When you reached the top of the mountain, you can see 360 degrees view of Bueang Khan and Laos from the distance. Admission if free but you need to wear decent and not revealing clothes.  #naturalwonders#nationalpark#historicculture#hiking