It is located at the northeastern end of the Phi Pan Nam Range, 12 km to the southwest of Doi Pha Tang at the eastern edge of Tap Tao in Thoeng District, Chiang Rai Province.
Phu Chi Fa is part of the Doi Pha Mon mountain range, which is the border between Thailand and Laos in Chiang Rai-Phayao provinces.
After the security problems were resolved, a road was built along the Thai-Laos border from Ban Pha Tang, through Phu Chi Fa, and to Chiang Kham District.
Other prominent trees include Terminalia Bellerica, known for its use in traditional medicine, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), and aromatic species like Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) and Jambolan (Syzygium cumini).
This combination of towering trees and a rich understory provides an intricate ecosystem, sustaining a wide array of wildlife and enhancing the natural beauty of the region.
[4] It is divided into 3 seasons: On average, Phu Chi Fa is a popular tourist attraction, drawing a high volume of visitors, with more than 250,000 to 300,000 people traveling there each year.
During the rainy season through to winter, one of the key attractions of Phu Chi Fa is its renowned viewpoint, offering a view of the sea of mist and a sunrise.