Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is situated in the district of Ban Pheu, Udon Thani province. The name of this park comes from the believes that Lord Buddha had his foot imprinted here on this hill. This particular site offers beautiful sceneries of forests covering the sandstone mountain with erosion in MESOZOIC CRETACEOUS due to thaw of glaciers some 180 millions years ago. This place was the habitat of pre-historic populations living in caverns and under rock formations. Evidences had been found under then form of rock paintings describing animals, persons, handprints, etc. Between the 9th and 11th centuries Buddhism and local believes had developed the Dvaravati Culture. Many evidences on settlement of this population can be seen such as rock cutting to created worship areas surrounding stones or rock carving of Buddha images.

This park covers the entire area of the Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok temple and is around 1,200 acres. Nature lovers may take time to discover the wonderful flora of the forest especially in September to November. Many trails have been traced offering 30 minutes to 2 hours hikes.