Visit Phu Tok (Chiang Khan)

It is the most popular spot for sunrise in the area but I discovered one that I find much nicer and is more confidential. I am keeping it secret, for the moment, as it is an exclusivity for the program of the trip in Isan offered by my agency.

The altitude of Phu Tok is not very high. Some would call it more hill than mountain. But it offers a high enough view of the valley to be interesting. Especially when the morning fog transforms into a pretty sea of mist that you overlook from up there. It's a spectacle that can't be seen every morning because it depends a lot on the weather. The best time to visit Phu Tok in Chiang Khan and see this foggy phenomenon is between October and December, when the air is humid and cold.

To avoid too much traffic on the winding road that climbs to the top of Phu Tok, private vehicles are not allowed. Visitors park in a car park on the plain and must use the pickup trucks service which shuttles between the top of the mountain and the car park (paid service, see below).

Note that at the top, there are no sellers, nor toilets.But there are some in the pickup departure area. So if you want to eat something while admiring the view, buy what you need before going up or bring it with you. Also bring some warm clothes because it can be chilly, especially in the back of the pickups with the wind.