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Khao Chang

Khao Chang
Phang Nga City Hall.jpg
Khao Chang rising behind Phang Nga City Hall
Highest point
Elevation 240 m (790 ft)
Listing List of mountains in Thailand
Coordinates 8°27′6″N 98°31′2″E / 8.45167°N 98.51722°E / 8.45167; 98.51722Coordinates: 8°27′6″N 98°31′2″E / 8.45167°N 98.51722°E / 8.45167; 98.51722
Geography
Khao Chang is located in Thailand
Khao Chang
Khao Chang
Thailand
Location Phang Nga, Thailand
Geology
Mountain type karstic
Climbing
Easiest route drive

Khao Chang (เขาช้าง), is a 45 m high hill in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. It is located in Phang Nga town right behind the City Hall.

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.

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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