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Phu Phra Bat Historical Park

Phu Phra Bat Historical Park Tourism

Phu Phra Bat Historical Park Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Park
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is a cultural and historical site situated in the Udon Thani Province of the Issan region in Thailand. The park spans an area rich with archaeological and geological significance, featuring a landscape dotted with sandstone formations, caves, and natural shelters. Over the years, these have been marked by human influence dating back to prehistoric times. The formations had been used as shelters by ancient communities and hold traces of various historical and cultural layers including prehistoric art, Dvaravati era dwellings, and Khmer influenced religious structures. The park offers a peek into the past with relics such as cave paintings, sandstone carvings and Buddhist structures that suggest a complex history of spiritual practices. Unique to the area are the rock formations that have been naturally sculpted by erosion into shapes that inspire myths and legends among locals. Visitors can explore walkways and trails that lead to sites known as ‘Phu Phra Bat’ - meaning 'mountain of the holy footprint', which is linked to a local legend. The park has been registered as a national heritage site by the Fine Arts Department and offers a fascinating journey through time and history.
Top 5 Reviews on Phu Phra Bat Historical Park
U7698YArobertk
Wrote on 24th Jan, 2024
Amazing, unlike any other archeological site I've ever seen
Amazing place, unlike I've ever seen before. I would love to pick te brain of the people who lived an worshipped there long ago. Tip: if you have an Iphone 13, 14, 15 pro with LIDAR and a curious mi..
SandraGinkgo
Wrote on 5th Dec, 2023
Stunning prehistoric landscapes with grand sandstone structures: earliest Buddhist sites in Thailand
You will need a car to get to this park: about one hour drive from Udon Thani. Public transport very difficult to organise. This huge site has sandstone structures which date 2500 to 3000 years ago. T..
Raintree_Thailand
Wrote on 29th May, 2022
Fascinating layered history!!
Phu Prabhat Historical Park far exceeded my expectations! We arrived just as a downpour ended and the staff were gracious in lending us umbrellas and giving us a golf cart ride to the main attraction..
jazsacher
Wrote on 24th Oct, 2021
Incredible & Historical Rock Formations
We enjoyed our experience at the Phu Prabhat Historical Park in Udon Thani which featured some amazing natural rock formations throughout the park. Some of these formations seemed to defy gravity whi..
pugyao
Wrote on 26th Aug, 2021
Quaint historical site
After driving (and get lost) for about 1.5 hr from Udon thani, we finally reached Phu phra bat historical park (when it was about to close). Entrance fee was 20 baht for Thai and 100 baht for foreigne..
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