🌟Three Whale Rock – Bueng Kan
🇬🇧 English Version
Three Whale Rock (Hin Sam Wan) is one of Thailand’s most iconic natural formations. These three giant stones look like whales resting on a mountain cliff, offering spectacular views of forests, mountains, and the Mekong region. It is especially beautiful at sunrise.
This remote spot is perfect for nature lovers and photographers. MoriTour Thailand ensures a safe and comfortable trip so you can enjoy the beauty of Bueng Kan without stress.
🇩🇪 German Version
Der Three Whale Rock (Hin Sam Wan) ist eine der beeindruckendsten Naturformationen Thailands. Die drei riesigen Felsblöcke sehen aus wie Wale, die auf einer Felsklippe ruhen, und bieten fantastische Ausblicke über Wälder, Berge und die Mekong-Region – besonders schön bei Sonnenaufgang.
Dieser abgelegene Ort ist ideal für Naturliebhaber und Fotografen. Mit MoriTour Thailand reisen Sie sicher und bequem und können die Schönheit von Bueng Kan entspannt genießen.
🇹🇭 Thai Version
หินสามวาฬ (Three Whale Rock) เป็นหนึ่งในจุดธรรมชาติที่โดดเด่นที่สุดของไทย หินยักษ์สามก้อนมีรูปร่างคล้ายปลาวาฬนอนอยู่บนหน้าผา มองเห็นวิวป่า ภูเขา และโซนแม่น้ำโขงได้อย่างสวยงาม โดยเฉพาะช่วงพระอาทิตย์ขึ้น
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🐋 Three Whale Rock – Nature’s Ancient Sculptures
Deep in Thailand’s far northeastern province of Bueng Kan lies a geological wonder nicknamed Three Whale Rock. Locals call it Hin Sam Wan because three massive sandstone slabs on a cliff resemble a family of whales swimming side‑by‑side. These rocks sit in Phu Sing Forest Park, a protected area on the Khorat Plateau near the Laos border ( https://www.geologyin.com/2025/09/three-whale-rock-hin-sam-wan.html ). From the “whale backs” you can gaze over a sea of treetops to the Mekong River and mountains in Laos livescience.com.
🏞️ A Geological Time Capsule
The three whales are composed of quartz‑rich sandstone deposited by rivers and floodplains during the Early Cretaceous period, roughly 130–115 million years ago geologyin.com. Over millions of years, tectonic uplift raised the Khorat Plateau, and wind and rain sculpted the rock into smooth, elongated shapes that look like whales livescience.com. Tourist guides often cite a 75‑million‑year age for the exposed rocks, referring to the period when they emerged from the surrounding strata geologyin.com. The largest “whale” measures about 75 metres long geologyin.com.
🚶 Visiting the Whales
Three Whale Rock sits about 25 km southeast of Bueng Kan town. Visitors can hire park vehicles or pickups to navigate the steep access road and then hike short trails to reach the viewing platforms geologyin.com. Only the two larger boulders are open to hikers; the smallest “calf” remains off‑limits to protect vegetation livescience.com. The best time to visit is during the cool, dry season from November to February, especially at sunrise when the soft light and morning mist create dramatic photos geologyin.com. Evening visits are popular too, but you may encounter more crowds. Facilities are basic and cliff edges lack railings, so exercise caution geologyin.com.
🌏 A View Across Borders
From the top of the whales you can see the Mekong River snaking between Thailand and Laos livescience.com. The surrounding Khorat Plateau extends into Laos and even into Cambodia, highlighting geological continuity across the region. In Laos’ Bolaven Plateau and Cambodia’s Dangrek Mountains, similar sandstone formations bear witness to the same tectonic forces that shaped Hin Sam Wan. The border proximity also recalls the intertwined cultures along the Mekong: Thai, Lao and Cambodian communities celebrate new year water festivals like Songkran, Pi Mai and Chaul Chnam Thmey, which symbolise purification and renewal en.wikipedia.org. Even the local legend of the whales protecting fishermen echoes river spirits revered in Khmer and Lao folklore.
🤔 Did You Know?
Family of Giants: The formation consists of three rock “whales” lined up like father, mother and calf geologyin.com. Each whale has a rounded back and steep flanks due to spheroidal weathering where chemical dissolution and temperature changes peel away rock layers geologyin.com.
Ancient Landscape: The Khorat Plateau is famous for dinosaur‑bearing sandstones and fossils geologyin.com. Nearby layers contain dinosaur footprints and plant fossils from the Cretaceous period geologyin.com.
Local Legend: A Thai story says three guardian whales once protected fishermen on the Mekong. When harmed, their spirits remained as these rocks, bringing good luck to travellers geologyin.com.
Whale Watch: On a clear day, you can see Laos’ Pakkading District from the rock’s summit livescience.com.
🚐 Why Choose MoriTour?
Reaching Hin Sam Wan involves rural roads and forest trails. MoriTour makes the journey effortless. Our Swiss‑managed tour company provides comfortable VIP vans with professional limousine‑trained drivers moritour.com. We customise itineraries to include Three Whale Rock, nearby waterfalls and Bueng Kan’s scenic spots. Our bilingual guides share geological insights, local legends and regional history while ensuring your safety. Unlike standard operators, we prioritise personalised service, cultural respect and environmental sustainability.
📸 Photo & Video Inspiration
Images: Search online for “Hin Sam Wan” or “Three Whale Rock” on Wikimedia Commons and reputable photo galleries to see aerial shots of the whales emerging from the forest canopy.
Videos: Watch “Three Whale Rock Bueng Kan” on YouTube for drone footage and hiking tips.
ThailandCambodia Channel: The @ThailandCambodia YouTube channel often features cross‑border travel stories and may cover Bueng Kan’s natural wonders.
📬 Contact MoriTour
For a bespoke adventure to Bueng Kan and beyond: Email Moritour18@gmail.com, Line ID moritour, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MoriTour/, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moritour.thailand/.
We look forward to guiding you through this ancient landscape where geology, legend and culture meet! 🙏
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Sources
Geology In – “Three Whale Rock (Hin Sam Wan)” – explains the sandstone formation in Phu Sing Forest Park, its Early Cretaceous origins, weathering and erosion processes, visitor information (season, access, safety), size and local legends geologyin.comgeologyin.comgeologyin.com.
Live Science – “Three Whale Rock: Thailand’s 75‑million‑year‑old stone leviathans” – notes that the formation formed around 75 million years ago from long‑term erosion and uplift; highlights its proximity to Laos, views of the Mekong River and Khorat Plateau; mentions that only two whales are accessible and that the site sits in Phu Sing Forest Park livescience.comlivescience.com.
Water festival traditions – cross‑cultural reference for Songkran, Pi Mai and Chaul Chnam Thmey en.wikipedia.org.
MoriTour – Our Vans – description of VIP vans and professional drivers moritour.com.
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