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Places
Of Interest Shrine
of King Taksin The Great
This Shrine houses a statue of King Taksin the great
which is a little larger than his genuine human
size. The statue is in the sitting position having
a sword laying across his lap with an inscription
in the base, "Phra Chao Taksin of Krung Thonburi".
King
Taksin was born in 1734 and died in 1782, age 48.
On the first of January of every year a celebration
is conducted in the province as an annual fair.
Mae
Sot District
On the Thai border with Myanmar, most tourists make
the trip here for shopping and famous items are
wickerware, sarongs and local artifacts.
Also
home to the Thai - Myanmar Friendship Bridge, similar
to the Thai - Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong
Khai Province, both of which link the
respective countries.
Mani
Banphot Swamp
This big swamp is in the heart of Tak City. Inside
the monastery the Saeng Thong Buddha Image, cast
in Chiang Saen period, is enshrined.
The
swamp itself occupies an area of over 600 rai and
has been made into a relaxation spot for the city
folks through a construction of a pavilion.
Khao
Tham
A famous tourist attraction of Tak, the main feature
is a 71 metre high hill with big rocks dotting the
area. You can access the hilltop via a hiking path.
Replica
of Lord Buddha's Footprints are enshrined on top
of the hill where Tak residents like to pay their
homage by affixing gold leaves on the footprints
during Songkran festival.
Wat
Phra Boromthat and Ancient Tak City
This area used to be the site of old Tak town. There
are several ruins of town buildings and monasteries
in the area, especially on top of the hill near
Wat Phrathat, where a pagoda of Phum Khao Binth
design is situated.
According
to legend this pagoda was constructed by the order
of King Ramkhamhaeng to commemorate his victory
on elephant back against King Khun Sam Chon, the
ruler of Muang Sot (now Mae Sot).
Bhumibol
Dam
This is the largest dam in Thailand with a curve
barrier that blocks the Mae Ping River. Completed
in May 1964, this reservoir can hold over 12,000
million cubic metres of water. Besides its agricultureal
benefits and flood prevention, Bhumibol Dam can
generate electric power for several provinces.
Lan
Sang National Park
In the vicinity of the park one can see beautiful
Namtok Lan Sang and Namtok Pha Phung where streams
cascade from a high 3-levelled cliff. General surrounding
is shady, suitable for relaxation, thus convincing
Tak residents to spend their picnic vacation on
holidays.
For
accommodation contact National Park Division, Forestry
Department. Tel 5790529, 5794842
Taksin
Maharat National Park
Originally named Krabak-Yai National Park after
the name of Thailand's biggest tree found here.
The park in general is surrounded with steep mountains
and hills together with shady trees, ever green
forest, waterfalls, clear streams and many beautiful
view points.
Accommodation is provided in the form of bungalows,
tents and tourist-houses. For reservations contact
the National Park Division, Tel: 5790529, 5794842
Doi
Musur Hill Tribe Development and Welfare Centre
Doi Musur itself is a typical hill tribe village.
Three hill tribes all originate from here, Lahu,
Lisu and Mao. The centre is an interesting place
to visit and contains some good information.
Hill-Tribes
Produces Stalls
The stalls put on sale various crops of hill-tribe
people from morning until late afternoon.
Tawi
Chai Land
Just 500 metres beyond the Shrine of King Khun
Samchon's spirit, Tawi Chai Land is a tourist attraction
with similar characteristics to the Rose Garden
in Nakhon Pathom with beautiful plots of decorative
plants and flowers.
Tham
Mae Usu
Mae Usu is a large cave with high ceiling and spectacular
stalagmites and stalactites. During the rainy season
the water level may be too high to get in the cave
which is very airy and is not too dark.
Doi
Mae Ramoeng and Mon Krathing
This place is surrounded by beautiful mountainous
scenes with morning streams of mists and wild animals
such as deers, brown-antlered deers and rare birds.
Accommodations is available at Mon Krathing Resort,
Tel.5737942 or (055)531668, 531670
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