Admire 3 giant rocks dating back about 75 million years, located in the middle of a dense forest with strange shapes

In Bueng Kan province in the northeast of Thailand, there is a tourist attraction that visitors should not miss: the Three Whale Rocks, also known as Hin Sam Wan in Thai. The reason it is called the Three Whale Rocks is because when viewed from above, these three rocks look like three giant whales majestically protruding from the mountain.

These 3 rocks look like 3 whales

These 3 rocks look like 3 whales

The rocks, believed to be around 75 million years old and shaped like a whale family consisting of a father, mother and baby, have become one of the most beautiful sightseeing spots in Bueng Kan. With their incredible size and shape, these three rocks have become a popular tourist attraction.

The rocks, believed to be around 75 million years old, jut majestically out of the mountain.

The rocks, believed to be around 75 million years old, jut majestically out of the mountain.

To be able to set foot to admire this giant “whale family”, visitors can choose from nine different walking routes. Along the way, you can admire the majestic beauty of waterfalls, impressive flora and fauna and of course, the peaceful, fresh space here.

To be able to set foot to admire

To be able to set foot to admire this giant “whale family”, visitors can choose from nine walking routes.

In particular, when you set foot on the top of Hin Sam Wan in the late afternoon, the experience of watching the sunset on the “back of the giant whale” will certainly be extremely interesting. Also from this position, you can see the beaches in the Mekong River region, see the mountains in Pakkading district of Laos and Phu Wua forest of Thailand.

Sunset on

Sunset on the “back of the giant whale”

Besides, near the giant whale family area, there are also some beautiful sightseeing spots, such as Phu Sing rock beach, or visit the picturesque rice fields, Ruesi cave and the famous stone wall in Phu Sing.

In addition, Bueng Kan province itself is also a famous tourist destination in Thailand thanks to its historical and archaeological sites and a series of special festivals such as Songkran celebrations, rocket festivals and long boat races.

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