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Phu Thap Boek
Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.00 - 18.00
Phu Thap Boek Wang Ban Subdistrict, 40 kilometers from Lom Kao District, along the route from Lom Kao to Phu Hin Rong Kla. Or away from Phetchabun about 90 kilometers. Phu Thap Boek is about 1,768 meters above sea level.
It is the highest point of Phetchabun. There are beautiful landscapes with the nature of the sea, mountains. fresh air The climate is cool all year round. Due to the cold wind trough from the Himalayas and high altitude. Therefore, you can see the scenery far and wide. cloudy morning and the sea of mist intersects with the top of the Phetchabun mountain range
Phu Thap Boek is now the location of the Hmong hill tribe village. who had migrated to live in Ban Thap Boek, Moo 14 and Moo 16, under the supervision of the Phetchabun Hill Tribe Development Center In around December - January There will be cherry blossoms or pink tiger queen queens blooming all over the mountain.
In addition, at night, lights can be seen twinkling from the houses in Lom Sak District below, which is like a "star on earth". Make Phu Thap Boek an interesting tourist attraction. And attract tourists who are popular to experience the cold atmosphere. hill tribe way of life and pure natural resources Under the saying "Sleep at Thap Boek, feel the cold, look at the stars on the ground".
Wat Pa Phu Thap Boek It was a point to support the blue sky on September 9, 1999, which was assumed to be the period when the cold wind from the Himalayas blew through. with the lowest temperature on Phu Thap Boek To be included in the water of Phet Nom Klao to offer as holy water for the Buddha.
In the auspicious ceremony on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th cycle birthday on December 5, 1999, in addition, within the temple there is a Phra Maha Chedi Phothipakhiyatham, Chedi Phet 37 tops, containing the Buddha's relics and Arahant relics, 40 meters wide, 40 meters long and 40 meters high. 80.09 meters.
The world's largest cabbage farm and hill tribe village In late rainy and early winter, "Phu Thap Boek" is very beautiful as it has the largest cabbage plantation in the world which the Hmong hill tribe people plant. In winter, "Phu Thap Boek" will be colorful with Phraya Sua Krong flowers or cherry blossoms in Thailand which blooms on the hills.
Phetchabun Research Station Thap Boek experimental plot Kasetsart University It is a demonstration station for growing winter agricultural crops such as strawberries, pear, plums, peaches and selling fresh produce that is converted according to the season.
Viewpoint to look at the stars on the ground and camping ground It is a point where all 4 groups of stars can be seen on the ground. The summit of Phu Thap Boek has an altitude of about 1,768 meters, so you can see the scenery and see the stars in the sky. and stargazing spots on the ground for all 4 groups beautifully throughout the night And there are bathrooms for tourists.
Facilities At Thap Boek Village, there are parking lots, restrooms, restaurants, tent sites and accommodation for tourists. Accommodation details are as follows:
Wang Ban Subdistrict Administrative Organization 3 houses, can accommodate 10 people per house, price 800 baht, tent 200 baht per house, Tel. 0 5674 7532 , 08 1042 8556.
House at Thap Boek Health Center Big house can accommodate 10 people, price 1,200 baht, row house 8 rooms, can accommodate 5 people per room, 700 baht per room, tent 200 baht, call. 08 90485412 , 0 5672 8143.
Phu Thap Boek viewpoint area on the way to the village There is a camping ground Rent a tent 400 baht per tent, camping costs 30 baht. There is a restaurant and a bathroom. Tel. 0 5681 0737, 08 9958 1491.
Shuttle service is available. Lom Sak - Thap Boek bus station route / travel guide 1,000 baht / car contact Thap Boek Travel Group Phetchabun Hill Tribe Development and Welfare Center Department of Social Development and Welfare Tel. 0 5681 0737.
To get to Phu Thap Boek, from Phetchabun, take Highway No. 21 for about 40 kilometers to Lom Sak Intersection. Go straight along Highway No. 203 for another 13 kilometers, find a sign indicating the way to Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, along Highway 2011 and Highway No. 2331 for another 40 kilometers to the toll booth of Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park. From here, there is a right junction leading to Thap Boek village for another 6 kilometers.
The route from Lom Kao to Phu Thap Boek is very steep and winding. The bus cannot be boarded. People who use cars or vans should drive with caution Another route is in the Nakhon Thai District Phitsanulok Province Passing through Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park After the park office for about 24 kilometers, you will arrive at Phu Thap Boek. If driving further, it will converge with the route that goes down to Lom Kao District.
Category: Nature and Wildlife
Group: Mountain (Doi)
Last Update : 3 YearAgo