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
Elevation	240 m (790 ft)
Listing	List of mountains in Thailand
Coordinates	8°27′6″N 98°31′2″E
Geography
Khao Chang Thailand
Location	Phang Nga, Thailand
Geology
Mountain type	karstic
Climbing
Easiest route	drive

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

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.

See also

• List of mountains in Thailand
• Phang Nga Province
• Seals of the provinces of Thailand

References

External links

• Khao Chang (Elephant Mountain)—Phang-nga, Thailand. - Animal Memorials on Waymarking.com
• Phang Nga Official Website (in Thai)