Amphoe Si Wilai
Phu Thok
Phu Thok is a sandstone mountain 200 metres high standing
all alone in Ban Kham Khaen in Tambon Na Sabaeng. The monk Phra
Achan Chuan Kunchettho established a meditation centre here by
constructing wooden stairs from the foot of the mountain winding
along the cliff face to the summit. It took more than 5 years
to build. Along the way, visitors can see many interesting spots,
like the rock formation that is like a tunnel, a cave and the
cliff. In addition, they can enjoy the magnificent view from high
up. To get to Phu Thok from Nong Khai, take Highway No. 212 past
Pho Chai, Pak Khat and Bueng Kan, then take a right onto Highway
No. 222 to Si Wilai and to Phu Thok, totaling 185 kilometres.
A distance from Bueng Kan to Phu Thok is 46 kilometres.
