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Places
Of Interest Tham
Khao Phraya Phai Rua
Viewed from a distance, this hill resembles a Chinese
junk surrounded at the base by a natural moat about
12m in width.
The
sides of the mountain are covered with many species
of trees and inside the mountain there are many
caves such as Tham Kaeo, Tham Si Chomphu, Tham Thong
Phra Roang, Tham Buddha Sathan and Tham Ang Nam
Mon, each having their own particular beauties.
Some of them feature beautiful stalagmites and stalactites.
A
visit to the caves will require some 4-5 hours to
see everything. There is electricity for illumination
in the caves but the authorities should be contacted
in advance to light the caves and payment must be
made for the cost of the eletricity.
Wat
Sangkat Rattana Khiri
The very beautiful Buddha here dates from Sukhothai
period and is named "Phra Mongkhon Saksit". This
Buddha image is cast of bronze in the attitude of
Subduing Evil. It is one of the most sacred Buddha
images and is highly revered by Uthai Thani inhabitants.
Crowds
of Buddhists assemble for "Tak Bat Thewo" (Merit
Making Festival) at this temple every year on Ok
Phansa Day.
Khao
Sakae Krang Buddha Footprints
The mondop covering the Footprints was built
in 1905 and renovated in 1968. A Fair celebrating
the Footprints is held during the third day until
the eighth day of the waxing moon in the fourth
lunar month of each year.
Monument
of Somdet Phra Pathom Borom Maha Chanok
The father of King Phra Buddha Yotfa Chulalok,
(Rama I of the present Chakri Dynasty), Somdet Phra
Pathom was born in the town of Sakae Krang.
A
monument of him is located near the Khao Sakae Krang
Buddha Footprints and was inaugurated by their Majesties
the King and the Queen in 1979.
Mural
Paintings at Wat Ubosatharam
Commonly called by the residents "Wat Bot",
this monastery is situated on Ko Thepho opposite
Uthai Thani Market. The early Rattanakosin period
mural paintings on the walls of the main shrine
hall are noted as very beautiful artworks.
Paintings
of divine being are on the upper part while scenes
from the life of the Lord Buddha decorate the lower
part of the wall.
Wat
Mani Sathit Kapittharam
A large Khmer style pagoda (prang)is the main
feature inside. The Prang is 8 metres wide at the
base and has a total height of 16 metres and houses
some of the Buddha's relices.
A
bronze image of Luang Pho Yaem, the founder of this
monastery, is enshined here and there is a large
pond of holy water surrounding a rocky slab inscribed
with holy letters.
The
lustral water from this pond was used in the coronation
ceremonies of King Rama VI and Rama VII and it is
one of the most important monasteries of Uthai Thani.
Wat
Chantharam
This is a famous meditation spot with instruction
in the style of meditation master Luang Pho Pan.
Luang Pho Rusi Ling Dam is currently residing here.
History
and Local Culture Museum
The museum puts on exhibition pre-historic
human skeletons,local and governor's costumes.
The
Ancient City of Bung Khok Chang
This city was discovered in almost perfect condition.
Other ancient communities, such as Ban Tai, have
also been discovered within the province, though
not in as good a condition.
The
Old City of Uthai Thani
Ban Uthai flourished during the Ayutthaya period.
Ruins of many old Wats still can be seen including
Wat Chang with its main Prang and a Bot (a rite
hall) of late Ayutthaya period and Wat Hua Muang
with ruins of a Bot and a Chedi.
Khao
Pathawi
Resembling the picturesque mountains depicted on
Chinese porcelains and having cool ample spaces
with shady trees and inhabited by groups of monkeys.
There are many caves inside the mountain including
the Tham Prathun, Tham Rusi or Hermit Cave, with
many beautiful stalagmites and stalactites.
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