Phu Phra Bat Historical Park
อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์ภูพระบาท · Mueang Phan
Historical park in Udon Thani province, Thailand
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Phu Phra Bat Historical Park1:31
Welcome to the extraordinary terrain of Phu Phra Bat Historical Park, an ancient, forested plateau located on the border between Udon Thani and Nong Khai provinces in northern Isan. As an archaeologist, I am thrilled to guide you…
Listen in the app2Hor Nang Usa (The Mushroom Tower)1:23
Our first major stop is the iconic Hor Nang Usa, arguably the most famous geological and cultural landmark in the entire province. Standing before this massive, mushroom shaped rock formation, it is easy to see why it has…
Listen in the app3Wat Pho Ta & Wat Luk Koei1:24
Continuing the narrative of the Usa-Baros legend, we arrive at two adjacent rock formations known as Wat Pho Ta, the Father-in-Law's Temple, and Wat Luk Koei, the Son-in-Law's Temple. The legend dictates that King Phan, furious…
Listen in the app4Tham Phra (The Monk's Cave)1:20
We now descend slightly along a wooden footbridge to reach Tham Phra, the Monk's Cave. Notice how the temperature drops as we enter the deep shade of this massive rock overhang. …
Listen in the app5Bua Nam Nang Usa (The Well)1:19
Just a short distance away lies a fascinating circular depression carved into the bedrock, known as Bua Nam Nang Usa, or Nang Usa's Well. The folklore, seamlessly weaving the landscape into the narrative, claims this is the very…
Listen in the app6Tham Wua (The Prehistoric Cave Paintings)1:27
Prepare yourself for a dramatic shift in time. We are now moving away from the Dvaravati period to gaze upon the dawn of human expression in the region at Tham Wua, the Cow Cave. …
Listen in the app7The Elephant Cave and Orchid Trails1:16
Our final section takes us along the shaded botanical trails leading to Tham Chang, the Elephant Cave. As you walk, observe the unique flora of the dry dipterocarp forest. …
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As we conclude our extensive trek through Phu Phra Bat Historical Park, take a moment to rest and absorb the immense span of history you have just witnessed. From the enigmatic red ochre figures painted by prehistoric hands, to…
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What is Phu Phra Bat Historical Park?
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is a place in Mueang Phan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Mueang Phan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 42 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 17.7333, 102.3583 |
| Last updated |
