Khao Chang

Khao Chang (เขาช้าง), is a 45 m high hill in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. It is in Phang Nga town behind city hall.

Khao Chang
Khao Chang rising behind Phang Nga City Hall
Highest point
Elevation240 m (790 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Thailand
Coordinates8°27′6″N 98°31′2″E
Geography
Khao Chang is located in Thailand
Khao Chang
Khao Chang
Thailand
LocationPhang Nga, Thailand
Geology
Mountain typekarstic
Climbing
Easiest routedrive

At the foot of the mountain and within the Wat Phra Paht Phra Chim temple compound there is a cave known as Phung Chang, 'Elephant Belly Cave', with stalactites and stalagmites. Some parts of the cave are permanently flooded but they are accessible by boat.[1]

Symbolism

Provincial seal of Phang Nga

Khao Chang has symbolic significance in Phang Nga. Its massive silhouette looks like a crouched elephant. Khao Chang appears in the provincial seal of Phang Nga.

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