Practical information
- Location
- Si Wilai, Bueng Kan, Bueng Kan · 18.13171, 103.88061
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Forest monastery founded in the 20th century
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Phu Tok
Wat Phu Tok, officially Wat Chetiyakhiri Wihan, is a forest monastery on a steep sandstone outcrop in Bueng Kan province, near the Mekong in the far northeast. Wooden walkways and stairways are fixed to the cliff faces and spiral around the mountain through several levels, passing small meditation huts, caves and viewpoints. The climb to the top is adventurous and takes a few hours for the full circuit, rewarding you with sweeping views over the plains. It is a place of meditation, so keep quiet and dress modestly. Avoid the walkways in heavy rain.
Highlights
- Cliff walkways Wooden paths fixed to sheer rock.
- Meditation huts Small huts along the levels.
- Summit views Panoramas over the northeast plains.
Tips for Wat Phu Tok
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Expect a climb; go early in the day to avoid the heat and bring water.
- This is a working monastery: keep your voice down and respect meditating monks.
More photos of Wat Phu Tok
Rock mountain with temple buildings, Wat Phu Tok Photo: Erwannjacquin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Wooden walkway along the cliff, Wat Phu Tok Photo: Erwannjacquin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Phu Tok on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Phu Tok
Where is Wat Phu Tok?
Wat Phu Tok is in Si Wilai, Bueng Kan, Bueng Kan province, in northeastern Thailand (Isan).
What is Wat Phu Tok known for?
Wat Phu Tok, officially Wat Chetiyakhiri Wihan, is a forest monastery on a steep sandstone outcrop in Bueng Kan province, near the Mekong in the far northeast. Highlights include Cliff walkways, Meditation huts and Summit views.
How old is Wat Phu Tok?
Forest monastery founded in the 20th century.