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Located only a couple of hours from Bangkok, Khao Nang
Phanthurat (Khao Chao Lai Yai) is an important attraction either
for its natural resources or its historical background. It is
believed that this is where the folktale which later became the
source of folk literature titled 'Sang Thong' is originated. As
the story goes, Phanthurat is a giant who adopted Phra Sang as
her child while she and her servants disguised themselves as
human. One day, Phra Sang entered the prohibited district,
bathed himself in the golden pool, grabbed a disguise costume
and other magical items, and then flew away. When returned and
could not find her child, the giant went after Phra Sang and
begged him to come back without success. She, subsequently,
grieved and exploded to death as told in a legend of Mueng
Petch. Phra Sang arranged a cremation and the giant's body
turned into a mountain. As a result, people have called the
mountain 'Khao Nang Phanthurat' or 'Khao Nang Norn' until
present.Along the road to the forest Park, there are stand-alone
mountains of which surface appears to undergo some kind of
explosion and drilling, giving away the collapse of limestone
layer in the past. Once entering the area of preservation and
restoration of Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park, the sight is
replaced with the greenness of thickly grown tree and the
atmosphere becomes a forest-fresh that is completely different
from that of the city area. Attractions in Khao Nang Phanthurat
Forest Park1. The ParkFamilies can find some space to sit and
chill out in the park area which is surrounded by Phanthurat
mountain range. The area is shady and the air is clean, making
the place best for a relaxing day. Visitors will also hear birds
singing all day long. 2. Khao Namg Phanthurat Information
PavilionInformation on the forest park and photos are available
here. Parts of the park are named after the legend of the giant,
such as the Exploding Phanthurat, Phanthurat's Cinerary Urn,
Phanthurat's Looking Glass, Phanthurat's Crematory and Phra
Sang's Bath.3. Phanthurat's CrematoryThe crematory is located in
the parking space. The nature study trail starts here. 4.
Phanthurat's Looking Glass5. Phra Sang's BathThe pool was built
according to the legend that Phra Sang bathed himself in a
golden pool, took s disguise costume and other magical items
before flying away from Phanthurat.There is no accommodation
available at Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park. Those who wish to
stay overnight must bring their own tent and ask for permission
directly from the forest park staff. A privately-owned
restaurant named 'Krua Sang Thong' is open for visitors. How to
reach Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest ParkDrive along the
Cha-Am-Chao Samran beach road, passing the irrigation canal of
the Italcementi Group and Wat Nong Ta Pod Road. Take Nikom Khuen
Petch-Ban Nong Ta Pod Road and arrive at the forest park.
Distance is about 10 km. The road to the entrance is a dusty
red-soiled gravel road with potholes all along the way. |
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Phetchaburi |
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Free |
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12.8399, 99.9528 |
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