Phu Manorom Huge Buddha Statue

Phu Manorom

Phu Manorom is situated in Wat Roi Phra Bat Phu Manorom which is located about 5 kilometres from Mukdaha City.

When i visited recently I saw the large seated 84m Buddha on top of the hill, which is nearly finished being built. I was able to walk up the stairs inside it go to a viewing platform, even though the handrails on the stairs had not been put in place yet. On a clear day, you can see for up to 50 miles away. When I was at Phu Manorom I saw views of the beautiful scenery of Mukdahan, the Mekong River, the Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, and Savannakhet Province in Laos. This viewpoint is 500 metres high.

The statue is so large that I could see it from inside my minibus as we were approaching it from a great distance away.

There are several 3D illusionary pictures painted on the paving where visitors can take their photos. I was able to walk around the gardens, smell the frangipani, and enjoy the water features. The hill has a replica of the Lord Buddha's footprint that is one-metre deep.

Phu Manorom has had the road up the hill improved and has provided a parking area for vehicles and a viewpoint pavilion.

To get here, head south on Samut Sakdarak Road, take the first U-turn after Mukdahan Tower then the first left, which will take you right up to Phu Manorom after a couple of kilometres. A tuk tuk can also take you here and back for around 200 baht.

Phu Manorom
Location: Mueang District

Admission: free