About Pilok Village (Ban E-Tong)
Pilok Village, also known as Ban E-Tong, is a former tin-mining village in Pilok Subdistrict, Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi Province, near the Thailand-Myanmar border. Situated at about 800 meters elevation in the Tenasserim Hills, it is known for its mist-covered mountain setting, preserved mining heritage, wooden village houses, and cool climate. The village serves as a base for viewpoints and nearby natural attractions.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small mountain village with wooden houses, narrow lanes, and a cool, often misty atmosphere. The village centers around a small pond, old mining relics, Wat Pilok, and local shops and homestays. Surroundings are forested hills with viewpoints and waterfalls nearby. Visitors can walk through the village, view mining heritage displays, enjoy mountain scenery, sample local Burmese-Thai food, and visit nearby viewpoints and natural sites.
Key highlights
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Historic tin-mining village with preserved mining heritage and old Pilok Mine relics
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Misty mountain setting at ~800 meters in the Tenasserim Hills near the Thailand-Myanmar border
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Noen Chang Suek Hill viewpoint for sunrise and sea-of-mist views
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Jokkradin Waterfall located near the village
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Wat Pilok and village pond as central landmarks