Phu Khe

Phu Khe is a prominent mountain peak on the Thailand-Laos border in Dong Phaya Subdistrict, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, within Khun Nan National Park. Rising to about 2,079 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest peaks in Nan and is renowned for its panoramic views and seasonal sea of mist. The summit is accessible by 4WD and a short walk, offering a remote natural viewpoint popular with trekkers and photographers.

Visitors can expect a remote high-mountain viewpoint at about 2,079 meters on the Thailand-Laos border ridge. The summit area features an open grassy ridge, viewpoint platform and 360-degree panoramas over forested mountains in both Thailand and Laos. On clear cool-season mornings a sea of mist fills the valleys below. Access is via a steep unpaved 4WD track from Ban Mani Phruek followed by a short uphill walk. There are basic camping areas and no shops at the top.

Phu Khe is part of the Luang Prabang Range that forms the natural border between Thailand and Laos and serves as an important watershed. The area is protected within Khun Nan National Park, established in 2009 to conserve highland evergreen forests and watershed ecosystems of Bo Kluea District.

The mountain and surrounding highlands are home to Lua, Hmong and Thai Lue communities. Nearby villages such as Ban Mani Phruek and Bo Kluea maintain traditional highland agriculture and the centuries-old rock-salt wells, and the peak is valued locally as a natural landmark and scenic viewpoint.