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LAOS · ASIA
Phou Soaydao
Also known as Khao Mieng, Phou Soai Dap, Phu Khao Mieng, Phu Soai Dao
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ELEVATION2,112 m
PROMINENCENot verified
TYPEMountain
COUNTRYLaos
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AT A GLANCE
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Explore the mountain’s landscape, local context and practical information below. Sources are included with each section.
MOUNTAIN KNOWLEDGE
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Updated 2 November 2026. Explore the sources with each section, and check current local advice before travel.
About this mountain
- Name
Phou Soaydao
- Country
Laos
- Coordinates
- Latitude
17.7308
- Longitude
101.0072
- Alternate Name
Phu Soi Dao
- Border Context
High point in the Thailand-Laos border landscape; administrative region intentionally not shown.
- Elevation (m)
2112
Sources & scope
Exact mountain identity; Atlas record remains unchanged
- Phu Soai Dao, Laos - NGA geographical-name record ↗Geographic.org mirror of U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency GNS data · checked 02/11/2026
- Phu Soi Dao: flower meadows in pine forest ↗Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation · checked 02/11/2026
Access & planning
- Area covered by this information
Official Thai-side national-park approach
- Access Note
Check the current DNP park notice and reservation service before travel; do not infer cross-border access.
- Typical Duration
4-6 hours
- Distance (km)
6.5
Sources & scope
Thai national-park approach only; not evidence of an independent Laos-side public route
- Phu Soi Dao: flower meadows in pine forest ↗Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation · checked 02/11/2026
- Phu Soi Dao National Park now open for tourism ↗Government Public Relations Department, Thailand · checked 02/11/2026
Permits & local services
- Note
A July 2025 government notice described seasonal reopening and advance campsite booking; current dates, quotas, and booking rules require fresh DNP confirmation.
- Current information
Confirm the current position with the responsible authority before travel.
Sources & scope
Thai national-park approach only; not evidence of an independent Laos-side public route
- Phu Soi Dao: flower meadows in pine forest ↗Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation · checked 02/11/2026
- Phu Soi Dao National Park now open for tourism ↗Government Public Relations Department, Thailand · checked 02/11/2026
Nature & wildlife
A detailed species list is not available for this mountain yet.
- Area covered by this information
Broad mountain and park landscape
- Habitat
Montane evergreen and pine forest in a forested headwaters landscape
Sources & scope
Broad park and mountain-landscape context only; no species occurrence is projected for the recorded summit point
- Phu Soi Dao National Park ↗Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation · checked 02/11/2026
- Phu Soi Dao: flower meadows in pine forest ↗Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation · checked 02/11/2026
Conservation
- Area covered by this information
Thai side of the border landscape
- Visitor Note
Follow current park rules and minimize impacts.
- Protected Area
Phu Soi Dao National Park
Sources & scope
Thai protected-area context; does not project legal status onto Laos beyond the border
- Phu Soi Dao National Park ↗Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation · checked 02/11/2026
- Phu Soi Dao: flower meadows in pine forest ↗Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation · checked 02/11/2026
Safety & conditions
Steep mountain trail
Rain can make the route substantially harder
Four-to-six-hour ascent described by official sources
Check live weather and park status before travel
Sources & scope
Official Thai-side route; not a real-time conditions report
- Phu Soi Dao: flower meadows in pine forest ↗Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation · checked 02/11/2026
- Phu Soi Dao National Park now open for tourism ↗Government Public Relations Department, Thailand · checked 02/11/2026
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