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The Phra Buddha Baht (Holy Footprint) Bua Bok
The Phra Buddha Baht (Holy Footprint) Bua Bok enshrined at the foot of the Khao (Mount) Phu Phan ten
kilometers west of Amphoe Ban Phue, which is itself some fifty kilometers from Udon proper, is greatly revered by
the people. Celebrations are held from March 11 to 15 each year to pay respect to the 40-meter tall pagoda housing
the Holy Footprint and a piece of Holy Relic.
The entire area of the Phra Buddha Baht Bua Bok is around 1,200 acres. Rocks of different sizes and shapes
dot the beautiful landscape, with caves and caverns. Pre-historic paintings over cliff faces have been discovered,
although many leave only the faintest of traces. Nature-loving trekkers may take a hike around the area, which takes
around two hours.
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