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Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint – Pha Daeng Viewpoint loop from Muang Ngoy

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Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint – Pha Daeng Viewpoint loop from Muang Ngoy

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4.9

(70)

504

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Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint – Pha Daeng Viewpoint loop from Muang Ngoy

02:29

5.86km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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696 m

Trailhead – Som Nang Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.15 km

Pha Daeng Viewpoint Entrance

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The entrance is located directly on the main road N13. From the center of Nong Khiaw just follow Temple of Ban Sop Houn.

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1.76 km

Swing With Mountain View

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Swinging in front of a beautiful view is twice the fun.

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2.03 km

Halfway Point

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Calculate 1:30 h for the walk (one way). Locals even do it in 40 minutes.

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2.08 km

Spider Burrow in the Forest

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In the morning dew or after a rain shower quite beautiful to look at. 😱

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2.89 km

Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint

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Fantastic but very steep climb (on foot!) to a viewpoint with a sensational view of Nong Khiao and the surrounding karst mountains

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2.89 km

Pha Daeng Viewpoint

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They charge you 50.000 LAK at the entrance to the trail (june 2025), but the hike and the view is amazing! It can be quite muddy after rain, so be cautious!

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5.22 km

Nong Khiaw Bridge

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5.86 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

1.60 km

295 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

1.86 km

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 1 September

33°C

22°C

60 %

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Comments

December 2, 2024,Nong Khiaw - Pha Daeng peak (mit Puja, Georg und Julien)

Absolute highlight of my Southeast Asia trip. Magic moments and fantastic panorama on the Pha Daeng Peak

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August 3, 2022,Wanderung Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint - Nong Khiaw Viewpoint

This is the most famous viewpoint in Nong Khiaw. At the top you have an incredible view of the surroundings.
Recommendation: It is best to start in the morning. Caution: The path becomes very slippery during or after rain. That's super dangerous. Marching up at sunset is also irrational as you are making the descent in the dark. Unless you …

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Swing With Mountain View

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