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Places
Of Interest King
Naresuan the Great Statue
Erected to commemorate the time in 1574 when the
King and his army stopped over here on the way to
assist a Burmese force attacking Vientiane.
Wat
Tham Suwannakhuha
Commonly called Wat Tham was constructed in 1572
by a King of Vientiane. The temple is located in
Amphoe Suwannakhuha.
Wat
Tham Klong Phen
A peaceful and ideal place for those who seek spiritual
tranquility. The temple used to be the meditation
place for Phra Achan Luang Pu Khao Analayo who is
revered by Thais nationwide.
In the temple grounds there are a cave housing an
ancient two faced drum, a stone engraved Buddha
image and the Luang Pu Khao Museum where collection
of his utensils and a statue of Luang Pu Kao are
displayed for Buddhists to see and worship.
Erawan
Cave
A large cave in Amphoe Na Klang. Its entrance
is very much higher than ground level and a curving
stairway of 107 steps ascends from the base of the
hill to the mouth of the cave.
The
interior resembles a large hall, capable of accommodating
hundreds of people. Stalagmites and stalactites
create an exotic beauty. This cave has an opening
onto a high cliff overlooking the picturesque fields
below.
Noen
Wat Pa
This ancient place of worship at Amphoe Non Sang,
is believed to have been built during the time when
the Khmer people dominated the region.
Phu
Kao and Phu Phan Kham National Park
Covering an area of 322 sq.km., Phu Phan Kham
is a mountain chain stretching from north to south
that is from Nong Bua Lam Phu to Ubolratana Dam.
The Lake also serves as a fish breeding ground and
is a popular fishing area.
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