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    I read that somewhere, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stroller View Post
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    I read that somewhere, too.

    Guaranteed that you did, as you've never experienced the place.

    Can't really experience much in 10 days every three years - and considers himself a humble resident and expert. Such nonsense. Stop the phoniness.
    Why bother with the pretense?

    Know the place quite well, as I know the country equally.
    Shirt-tail relatives in Phetchabun, with two residences in Phichit and Sukhothai.
    And of course, many years in Isaan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stroller View Post
    Neither Isan nor Central region, you heathens: Phetchabun is part of the North, Pak Neua.
    Now that's important for you to point that out , because most of us come to Thailand to visit the temples.

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    The Temple That Towers Above The Rest In Thailand - Wat Pha Sorn Kaew - Phetchabun!-phasornkaew-khaokhor-phetchabun-00-jpg

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    Khao Khor, Phetchabun province which is best known for its beautiful mountainous scenery, the temple not only offers picturesque scenery of the surrounding mountain ranges and the sea of white fog, it also presents the impressively-designed colorful architectures unlike any other temples in Thailand.

    The overall temple is decorated with Benjarong porcelain, tiles, glass beads, pearls, rings, silver, gold and numerous precious ornaments. When the sun shines throughout the area, the temple will become a gorgeously sparkling making it a beautiful heaven-like backdrop on earth, making it is extraordinarily beautiful and sacred place most worth visiting.

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    How to Get There

    From Bangkok, take Highway 21 through Saraburi and Lopburi, then turn left onto Highway 12 nearby Phor Khun Pha Mueang Intersection. Keep driving straight towards the Pine Camp. Notice the Pine Camp Tambon Administration Office on the right hand side, make a U-turn over there. The entrance to the temple is located in the entrance of the village next Tambon Administration.

    The temple is open to visitors every day at 08.00. - 17.00.

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    Interesting article if you fancy some camping above the clouds in Phetchabun..



    CAMPING ABOVE SEA OF CLOUDS IN FREEZING WEATHER ON PHU THAP BOEK, PHETCHABUN

    NOVEMBER 27, 2017KENNETH LEE
    Sawasdee krub, people!
    It’s time of the year when the cold spell hits Northern Thailand again. During this period of time, there are two and only two things you should be doing – hit up Lopburi or Saraburi to visit the sunflower fields, and spend a day or two camping in the mountains in Northern Thailand.

    During the year-end holidays, both locals and foreigners alike would throng Doi Inthanon – the highest mountain in Thailand situated some 2,565m above sea level in the northern province of Chiang Mai, as well as the mountains in Phetchabun and Loei provinces, in order to enjoy the chilly weather.

    On Doi Inthanon, temperatures would oftentimes dip to the single digits. This is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the capital city of Bangkok, were temperatures rarely drop below 30°C throughout the year.
    So anyway, my better half and I, as well as our friends Aof and his girlfriend Nu, went on a camping trip to Phetchabun this time around last year.
    Aof is in the Thai army and based in Lopburi. After spending two days in Lopburi and counting down to the new year at his barrack in a hilariously drunken state (we were partying with a bunch of Aof’s and Nu’s army friends), early next day we immediately set off on a camping trip to the mountains of Phetchabun. I remember spending half of the first day of Thai year 2560 getting a serious hangover at the back of Aof’s car because I had had too much whiskey the night before.
    Khao Kho, Khao Kho District
    We were supposed to camp for one night in Khao Kho (Thai: เขาค้อ), a 1,143m high mountain in the western range of the Phetchabun Mountains, but then decided our short amount of time there simply didn’t do the staggeringly beautiful mountain views and nice, cold weather any justice.

    For those who intend to go but wonder where and how to go about it, the best way is probably to drive around, identify a campsite, and get down to ask if there’s any spot or tent available. Since many of these campsites are private properties, you can either pitch your own tent for a small fee or sleep in one provided.

    We found our camping spot at the Khao Kho Post Office. It was just a small post office with a considerable area of land around it, and they let people rent spaces within its vicinity for camping.
    Aof was kind enough to bring along two tents, so we didn’t have to rent any. All we did upon reaching the campsite was to quickly snatch up an available, desirable spot before others did to set up our tents.

    We only proceeded to make payment after setting up our tents – I think it was just under 50 Baht per person, very reasonable. We also rented from the post office two large mats and a charcoal stove for cooking.
    Since Aof is in the army, everything was pretty much military-themed – that included my, or rather, Aof’s jacket!

    This was how Aof’s and Nu’s tent looked like:

    And my other half’s and mine was right opposite, with some space in between for some cooking and chit-chatting at night.

    As the night wore on and the sun began to fall over the horizon, the temperature too began to drop to around 19°C. The stable, chilly breeze was all it took to send us into a shivering state.
    The weather was perfect and exactly like what we were expecting. It was very relaxing; we were really carefree. Below was us spending time chilling out and drinking at our “common area.”


    I remember waking up early on the next day, at 4.30am or so due to the cold draft and some noise other crowds were making. Apparently some had woken up early to watch the sun rise.
    Later in the morning, we complained about how we hadn’t had enough of the breathtaking scenery and nice weather and unanimously decided to extend our otherwise very short holiday for another day. After all, the leftover food was enough to last us for another night.
    Wat Pha Sorn Kaew, Khao Kho District
    Before we left for Phu Thap Boek, the highest mountain in Phetchabun at an elevation of 1,794m above sea level, we visited Wat Pha Sorn Kaew (Thai: วัดผาซ่อนแก้ว).
    If you have come across a picture depicting a series of five sitting Buddha statues, this is the place, situated in the district of Khao Kho. It is also said to be one of the most remarkable temples in Thailand, and I have to agree.

    The main temple building has nearly every surface beautifully covered in glass, ceramic, and beads in an elaborate manner. It looks wonderfully unconventional and one of a kind, almost like a palace.
    Since I don’t have a lot of pictures of Wat Pha Sorn Kaew, you may want to check out this link to see some really beautiful pictures and read more about the special temple.


    Phu Thap Boek/Phu Man Khao, Lom Kao District
    Khao Kho and Phu Thap Boek (Thai: ภูทับเบิก) are about 85km apart, which translates to less than two hours’ drive between the two places.
    As we were heading closer to the peak of Phu Thap Boek, the temperature got lower and lower, and I began experiencing ear pain due to the increased air pressure.

    By the way, Phu Thap Boek is also home to the Hmong hill tribe, so in certain places such as Ban Thap Boek, if you’re lucky you may get to witness a different way of life of the ethnic minority group, just like we did.
    These mountain-dwelling people speak a different language and can be found in various places across Thailand, China, Laos, and Vietnam. If you’re interested, you may want to read my entry on the Hmong ethnic groups in Vietnam.

    By the time we arrived at the peak and viewpoint of Phu Thap Boek, it was already close to evening and the site was packed with campers. While there were a few foreigners, most people who thronged the spot were locals.

    It wasn’t easy to find a parking lot near to the campsite, but nevertheless we were able to secure one close to where our tents were. That way, it wasn’t much of a hassle carrying things up our tents.
    It was also our lucky day because we were able to secure a spot with a reasonably good view to the surrounding landscape. Many had already set up their tents by that time.
    Like in Khao Kho, if you don’t have a tent, you can always rent one from them for a reasonable fee of 500 Baht. Otherwise, you can set up your own tent at a desirable spot and pay perhaps 50 Baht (can’t remember the exact amount) per pax.
    By the time we finished setting up our tents and cooking, it was already 7pm or so and the temperature had dropped to some 16°C. Always, it isn’t the air temperature itself, but the constant blowing of the wind, that determines how cold we may feel.

    After dinner, my better half and I took a leisurely stroll around the campsite and some pictures of the night view. It was so windy and cold that we could see our own breath as we talked. The night view from the peak of Phu Thap Boek was nothing but magnificent.


    We were hoping to witness the panoramic view of the sea of clouds the next day, but instead we woke up to thick fog blanketing the entire area.



    As the sun gradually rose above the clouds later that morning, the fog began to disappear. Unfortunately due to the strong winds, the otherwise breathtaking view of the sea of clouds wasn’t too obvious to be seen, so we had to make do with what nature provided us.




    Here are some videos I took of the panoramic view at the viewpoint of Phu Thap Boek:

    Before we headed back, we went to several sites around the wind turbine area to take some photos, and the sceneries were just fascinating:







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    I really could do with another visit here soon. .

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    You're getting as bad as snaff.

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    Heading West, once you out of Loei province, you are out of Isaan.
    This is in Khao Kor.
    khao Kor, along with being famous for this temple, is also famous for the resort bungalows up in the mountains with the stunning views.
    A lovely area.
    A lot of building going on since these photos were taken in 2017 with new resorts & restaurants being built continuously.
    I would recommend getting in there before the road to the temple is dualled and double decker buses are up & down there all day long.
    Seriously.
    And the Chinese discover it.
    Before you know it, it will be Petchabun's answer to Chiang Rai's White Temple.
    Over run.
    Best time to visit is first thing in the morning (skip breakfast and have it up there - plenty of quality coffee & breakfast places past the temple higher up) in the cool season Dec-Jan. Then you get the fog and "sea of clouds" thru the mountains - stunning.
    We went mid Jan with my Dad who was over for a 3 week holiday. The missus has wanted to see this temple for a while now and we saw it during a 2k kms road trip to the Golden Triangle & back, from Udon, doing mainly back roads & trying to avoid main motorways.
    Khao Kor, the surrounding area, Petchabun province, and this temple is truly stunning.
    If you are a biker, some of the roads are heaven.
    Highly recommended before greed & over tourism ruins the place.
    Oh, and most of the external mosaics which really sets this temple apart, was done by a team of Spanish artists who were, and still are i believe, involved in the Gaudi cathedral in Barcelona (La Familia?) - say no more.

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    Looking down at the monks having breakfast from the temple.
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    A lot of arty farty stuff going on, and models with selfies et al. This was, like, 8 in the morning...
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    I thought the monastery itself was spectacular & highly unusual for Thailand. Almost Nepalese in design.
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    If you trave between Phitsanulok and Loei and pass through Dan Sai , I highly recommend a quick stop at Wat Neramit Wipatsana


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