Phu Khor Viewpoint

Khon Kaen Province


A gorgeous view at any time, Phu Khor is mostly visited at sunrise. The big mountain on the horizon is Phu Kradueng. Phu Khor is 5km west of the visitors centre, a five-minute climb from the highway. Pickup trucks deliver people to the viewpoint for 50B per person or 600B per truck; reserve a seat at the visitors centre.


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