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Places
Of Interest The
Phraya Phakdi Chumphol Statue
Located at the circle leading into town center,
it honors the founder of Chaiyaphum and was built
by voluntary donations from the local people.
San
Chao Pho Phraya Lae
This is the site where Phraya Phakdi was killed
by invaders from Vientiane. A shrine in his memory
called the title his people bestowed upon him, with
a statue of his likeness inside. Every year, beginning
on the first Wednesday of May, a week-long festival
in his honor is held.
Prang
Ku
One of the oldest religious structures in Chaiyaphum.Built
of sandstone, it enshrines a Dharavati Period Buddha
image, which is highly revered by the locals. Bathing
rites are held each year on the day of Full Moon
in April.
Namtok
Tat Ton
Tat Ton National Park, only 20 km from town, is
a highly scenic spot, excellent for rest or picnic.
Wua
Dang Cave
Wua Dang has a number of caves to be explored. A
fun day trip about 60km from the city.
Phu
Faek
Can be reached by following the Chaiyaphum-Phu Kieo
highway 12 km and turning to a side by-way for six
km. Phu Faek is a low sloping area with tall trees
providing cool shade. The Phu Faek Holy Footprint
is located nearby.
Wat
Phra That Nong Sam Mun
This is an old place of worship believed to have
been constructed at the same time as the Phra That.
It has been restored and renovated, with a large
reclining Buddha and plaster sculptures depicting
heaven and hell, as well as popular local literature.
Chulabhorn
Dam
This lake-like reservoir provides beautiful
scenery and surroundings and is perfect for relaxing.
Ban
Khwao
Renowned for its quality and elaborately patterned
hand-woven silk, this tiny village is just 14km
from the city.
Ban
Khai and Chaiyaphum Elephant Round-Up
Ban Khai or Ban Khai Mun Phaeo is Chaiyaphum's
elephant village. The main occupation of the villagers
is to tame captured wild elephants.
Being
home of as numerous elephants as Surin, Chaiyaphum
had the elephant round-up revived and become an
annual event which takes place in January.
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