Located in Ban Na Kham Khaen, Tambon Na Sabaeng,
This sandstone mountain range is visible from afar and rises majestically. It consists of two hills: Phu Thok Yai and Phu Thok Noi. This area was once densely forested and home to a variety of wildlife. Due to its tranquility, the meditation master Phra Achan Chuan Kunlachettho established a meditation center here for Buddhists to practice the Buddha's teachings. On Phu Thok Noi stands the temple Wat Chetiya Khiri Wihan (Wat Phu Thok). This temple is the starting point for a climb to the summit of Phu Thok via a wooden bridge that winds around the steep mountain. The bridge was built with the faith of monks, novices, and villagers. Construction began in 1969 and lasted five years. This bridge is likened to a path of virtue, leading a righteous person, through their own effort and determination, from this world to liberation. Phu Thok remains a meditation center and a place for the religious affairs of the community. Visitors are asked to remain quiet and show respect for the place.
There is a parking lot for tourists, from which they can take a local pickup truck up the mountain. The ride costs 25 baht per person. The truck waits until it is full (about 10 people) before continuing.
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