Phu Phra Bat Historical Park

Amazing place. 2-3,000 year old spaces hollowed out under cap stones that end up balanced on small columns, some with original cave paintings from the time that there is no barrier to get up close to and examine. Wonderful. Something that would be impossible anywhere else. Parts of the site continued to be modified through to the 18th century with Buddhist additions.

Lot of money has been spent on facilities and constructing and maintaining a path that takes about 2 hours to go around, and another lesser used circuit of 1.5 hours you can add on. There is also a good exhibition explaining the site at the start.

Come early, for opening time if you can, to avoid the afternoon heat and the sun. It’s easiest to get to by car. It took us 1 hour from Udon Thani. Public transport isn’t straight forward from anywhere and doesn’t take you the final 5km that would need a tuk tuk.

There are lots of steps cut into the rocks and some stairs. Not for wheelchairs at all.

everything is very well maintained, the toilets have paper and soap, the local restaurant is nice to sit and eat, not expensive, you get a map at the ticket sales 100 bath for tourists and 20 bath for Thai, if you get lost If you are touched, there are people from the park who will put you back on the right track. I will definitely go back there again

Great scenery with historic stone. Plenty of stag-horn fern (platycerium wallichii)

This place is a great place to spend your one morning or afternoon. Not only you enjoy the nature, you do a little hike/ walking while exploring our past.

Most intriguing are the paintings on the rock. Must see for yourself, it is once a lifetime.

These rocks tell a story of their own, the glamorous days or events held by the people at that time leaving marks on them citing the historical moments.

Loved it! Out in the forest. Not many people. You can do the small loop to main site in about 20 minutes return if you walk moderately fast. But allow an hour or 1.5 hours to really take in all the sites and enjoy the small loop. We went this afternoon and it was overcast and very enjoyable. And we spent an hour and 15 minutes walking around slowly and taking lots of photos. Luckily it was Not too hot. But if sunny, recommend going very early in day or late in day. If office is closed you can still walk around. Great clean toilets at far end of parking lot. Get a guide! Our guide was great. I understand Thai so it was really lovely to hear all the history. Do google it and read about the stories behind this amazing place!

Great it isn’t too touristy yet. It was nice and peaceful.

Great place to visit and you should definitely make the trip out if you have the time. My group was given a small tour which was very informative. I'm so happy that we met a guy that spoke english since I was the only one in my group that wasn't Thai. He did such an amazing job.

Amazing park I am so glad we visited! Easy to navigate, spotlessly clean, and really fascinating stuff to see. Signs are in English and Thai throughout. There is an interesting museum in the office at the beginning (I recommend seeing it at the end as it has aircon) and there Are two sets of Western toilets with tp provided in the parking area.

It took us about 2 hours to hike the park. Be warned, some parts are extremely steep and more difficult than others. All the cave paintings were a relatively easy walk. If you're older or disabled you can ask for a (free) ride to the main part of the park.

Phu Phra Bat offers stunning views of rock formations that already fascinated people in prehistoric times. Ancient glyps and paintings provide a unique insight into the connection of man and nature which has endured over the millenia.

Apart from conglomeratic sandstone of the Mesozoic and erosion features for geologists, there are also plenty of rare tree species for the botanist.

The visitor centre is modern and features additional facilities such as meeting rooms and an electric car service for elderly or people with disabilities.

Really nice location, it’s recommended to come during the week, then it’s not crowded. Very beautiful rock formations with a nice 2h walk through forest and scenic landscape. It’s worth coming here, bring a drink - it’s hot and humid there 😝

If only I could give 10 stars, I would've done that. Amazing place. Very natural, even the signs where to go. Spotlessly clean, very very well maintained... Almost nobody... You can even meditate, if you want.😊😊😊 Very beautiful, peaceful.... Taken good care and love

Sunday 13th December, big and clean parking area, fee:100 B foreigners, 20 B thais, my daughter 12 y. free. Interesting park easy to walk, map near tickets box.
About 2 hours all round trip.

This place is one of the best if not the best historical park I’ve been in Thailand! The information center has really good architect and the park is just filled with amazing history.

Highly recommend!

A lot of fun walking in the park! The nature is incredible! Go there in the early morning and take nice photos in beautiful sun light!

Interesting park for nature and history lovers, plenty of places to walk around, make sure good hiking shoes, water, hat/umbrella and your are in good health to walk around in the sun.

This prehistoric history park surprised me with the astonishing balanced rock shelters and the well-preserved petroglyphs.

Great place to visit.

Great place, very interesting history stuff to check out here! Saw very few people when we walked the place. Just a really great place if you want to go for a few hour walk-among ancient history!

About 1.30h from Udon Thani city by car, it's in a mount area, with historical artifacts, paints, rock formations, legends and of course nature. Very clean reserve area/tourism attraction. The forestry office has English speaking guides for tourists!

PS They provide air-con restrooms. One is behind the museum. It’s very clean. Recommend!

What a wonderful place, anywhere you go you see a wonder, it's definitely the place to go when in Udon or Nongkhai.

Good place to exercise while enjoy seeing the natural formation of rock erosion