Out of Norm Travels - Thailand Adventures 2014: Part 2 of 2 - Lalu, Thailand's version of the Grand Canyon
Part 2 of my December travels brought me closer to the Thai-Cambodian border, within the Ta Phraya National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติตาพระยา) where I found myself in one tourist location that is not well known to non-Thais called Lalu. This is Thailand's small version of the famous Grand Canyon.
It is quintessentially an area of earth stalagmites; naturally caused by the erosion of rainwater and the subsidence or collapse of soil. Its closeness to Cambodia resulted in the naming of this place which means "penetrated" in Khmer language. With an area of more than 2,000 hectares, its uniqueness warrants an afternoon visit.
The combination of wind and rainwater has eroded the hard rock into many shapes similar to a city wall or cliffs. You will find this same scene on a bigger scale at Phae Mueang Phi of Phrae province resulting in some locals calling it "A New Phae Mueang Phi". Getting here from the visitor area requires the hiring of a guide and tractor/ trailer.
Here are some photos to share and until the next time, onto the world and beyond!
It is quintessentially an area of earth stalagmites; naturally caused by the erosion of rainwater and the subsidence or collapse of soil. Its closeness to Cambodia resulted in the naming of this place which means "penetrated" in Khmer language. With an area of more than 2,000 hectares, its uniqueness warrants an afternoon visit.
The combination of wind and rainwater has eroded the hard rock into many shapes similar to a city wall or cliffs. You will find this same scene on a bigger scale at Phae Mueang Phi of Phrae province resulting in some locals calling it "A New Phae Mueang Phi". Getting here from the visitor area requires the hiring of a guide and tractor/ trailer.
Here are some photos to share and until the next time, onto the world and beyond!
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