When you think about
Thailand, you may think about white sand beaches and sparkling blue seas in
Phuket, or maybe busy streets and magnificent temples in
Bangkok. But hidden deep in the unknown, there are many places in Thailand where you see it, you would not believe these places even exist, not in Thailand, nor even in this world.
Sam Phan Bok
Located in the beautiful low key province of Ubon Ratchathani close to Laos, you will find Sam Phan Bok, otherwise known as the Grand Canyon of Thailand. Unlike the Grand Canyon in
Chiang Mai, Sam Phan Bok is a natural land formation made up of unique land formations, as well as a river with little pools of water. The place is called Sam Phan Bok which translates to three thousand holes due to the 3000 icecream-scoop-like holes on the ground.
Holes, basins, and various depressions fill the area as far as the river stretches. As the place is very peaceful and tranquil, it is common for photographers to come to this place at night in order to capture the beauty. Most people recommend visiting during the dry season (
December-
June) in order to see the many holes and imprints that you can see when the water levels of the river is low.
Talay Bua Dang (Red Lotus Sea)
Located near the
Udon Thani Province, you can head to the Kumphawapi district which is located between Udon Thani and Khon Kaen. From the Udon Thani Airport, the lake is around 50km.
You can hire a boat to get close to these beautiful flowers. When you are out in the lake, gliding among the floating beauties, you cannot help but feel imbued with a touch of magic and romance. That is why Talay Bua Dang is very popular destination for many pre-wedding photo shoots.
The best time to go is before 10am when the flowers at their peak bloom, and if you are there to take photos, remember to wear white clothing. It will make you really pop in the photo among all that red.
Lalu, Sa Kaeo
A natural oddity close to the
Cambodian border, Lalu is a formation of eroded earth. Strange jagged pinnacles rise from the dusty terrain or, if viewed from above, a strange canyon gorges its way into the earth, filled with odd protrusions. The means of accessing the site is also a little bit unusual and plenty of fun, you must go there along a bumpy road in a cart pulled by a tractor.
Sra Morakot
Located in the popular town of
Krabi, Sra Morakot is a day trip that we urge everyone to take. The pond is created from a natural water stream coming from the forest. There is an entrance fee of 200 THB which is collected by the entrance. It is recommended to go during the weekday to avoid the crowds. Mornings are also best as it is often uncrowded. As soon as you get there, you will see the crystal lagoon or the crystal pond gleaming in the sun. Here, you can take an enchanting dip to cool off.
Hin Sam Whan, Phu Singh Forest Park
It is impressive enough how these massive and ancient (over 75 million years) rocks can sit on top of the mountain 350 meters high above the ground. But from a drone view, it has been revealed that these giant rock formations look like a family of whales. The heads of the whales stick out from the mountain as if they were about to fly off from their mountain home into a magical land. The surface of the rocks are so smooth, and even has bumps and scratches like real whale skin.
You are allowed to walk on the rock but do be cautious as there are no guard rails, and you should not walk too close to the steep edges. There are also many shapes of rock formation in Phu Singh Forest Park. According to locals, you can find Elephant Stone, Heart Stone and Stone Wall along the way.
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