Red Clay Cliff

Location: Sa Thung Chai Subdistrict, Kantharalak District, Sisaket 33110, Thailand

After a long time away, I finally had the chance to return to my hometown. This time, I was determined to experience the sunrise at "Pha Mo E Daeng". So, I made arrangements with my relatives and set our alarms for 3:00 AM. We met at Uthumporn Phisai Railway Station and headed towards Pha Mo E Daeng. According to Google Maps, the journey would take approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes, covering a distance of 155 kilometers.

Google Maps calculates the distance from Uthumporn Phisai Railway Station to Pha Mor E Daeng as

Despite their excitement, they went to bed early to rest up for the journey. As expected, they all woke up at 3:00 AM. They brushed their teeth and washed their faces (but skipped showering, it was too early!), and by 3:35 AM, they were ready to set off.

We arrived before dawn! With plenty of time to spare, we leisurely walked from the parking lot to the cliff's edge. The temperature was a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius. We chatted, took pictures, and laughed along the way.

Hiking up the mountain to exercise in the cold weather, we reached the highest point of the Pha Mor E Daeng cliff, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view. The warmth of the soldiers who provided assistance and ensured our safety made the experience even more enjoyable. We settled down to wait for the sunrise at this scenic spot.

We are currently standing on a cliff that separates Thailand and Cambodia. The view in front of us is the Cambodian border, which is beautiful and within reach. In the blink of an eye, the light has begun to greet us.

The long-awaited morning light has finally arrived. ^^

Every angle is beautiful, soft and pleasing to the eye.

The place is packed! Good luck finding a spot. 555+

Equipped with both professional cameras and smartphones, the group enthusiastically captured the moment. As the sun began to rise, they descended to admire the 1,500-year-old bas-reliefs.

Striking poses for photos every 5 meters. 555+

After all, it took more than 200 relatives to reach the sculpture. 555+

We met a group of teenagers and took a picture together.

The bas-relief depicts three figures dressed in traditional Cambodian attire. It is understandable that the authorities have erected a barrier to prevent access to the carvings, as they exhibit various forms of damage. Perhaps it is best to simply photograph the carvings from afar.

Truly beautiful and unique. On the way back, I walked and took pictures all the way back.

The cliff face alongside the path is quite beautiful, with a natural arrangement of overlapping layers.

After taking enough photos, we moved on to other spots. I remembered seeing a Khmer-style structure not far from the highest point. We went to check it out.

Our devout aunt also did not miss out on making merit for auspiciousness.

Exquisite in the style of Khmer art.

Looking back, you can see the peak from which we descended.

There are quite a few people here.

The crowd continues to swell, with people arriving steadily throughout the day.

I worship the image of the Buddha in the posture of forbidding relatives, which coincides with the posture of my birthday. ^^

Once we arrived, we took photos, and took photos, and took photos. This trip was truly a feast for the camera.

The past is fading, let's turn towards the light.

Everyone is taking pictures! Haha!

They kept taking photos all the way down. 555+

Upon reaching the open space near the command center, we encountered a group of cyclists.

Impressive work! You've been grinding since early morning.

Some families brought their grandmothers, which was very sweet.

"Dad said, 'Okay, okay, take a picture of me. Take it from this angle.'"

Objectively speaking, it's beautiful from any angle, even though I'm not a good photographer.

After walking to the parking lot, we stopped for lunch at a nearby restaurant. The parking lot was free, and we will continue our journey shortly.

Before I go, I just want to say that it was definitely worth waking up early for. Bye!