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ตั้งอยู่ในหน่วยพิทักษ์ป่าเขาพนมโดน ในอุทยานแห่งชาติป่าหินงาม มีความสูง 600 เมตร จากระดับน้ำทะเลปานกลาง ถือเป็นผืนป่าที่อุดมสมบูรณ์ หากใครชอบแนว Adventure ก็ไม่ควรพลาดที่นี่ โดยติดต่อผ่านศูนย์บริการนักท่องเที่ยวอุทยานแห่งชาติป่าหินงาม นักท่องเที่ยวควรแต่งกายให้พร้อมเหมาะแก่การเดินป่าและต้องเชื่อฟังเจ้าหน้าที่ อย่างเคร่งครัด กิจกรรมที่ห้ามพลาด – กางเตนท์พักแรมชมธรรมชาติ – ชมวิวกังหันลมจากจุดที่สูงที่สุด – ชมพระอาทิตย์ขึ้นและพระอาทิตย์ตกได้สวยที่สุด ที่อยู่ : อุทยานแห่งชาติป่าหินงาม หมู่ 9 ตำบลบ้านไร่ อำเภอเทพสถิต ชัยภูมิ 36230 เวลาเปิดทำการ : 9.00 น. ถึง 18.00 น. ฤดูกาลท่องเที่ยวที่แนะนำ : ทุกฤดูกาล การเดินทาง : ให้ติดต่อศูนย์บริการนักท่องเที่ยวอุทยานแห่งชาติป่าหินงาม(ทุ่งดอกกระเจียว) และศูนย์บริการจะประสานไปยังหน่วยพิทักษ์ป่าเขาพนมโดม และควรปฏิบัติตามคำแนะนำของเจ้าหน้าที่อย่างเคร่งครัด พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/HahjxRumChHL3Hsz8

Sai Thong waterfall

The area covers the forest of Phang Huei mountain range and Phraya Pho mountain range. It is bordered by Pa Hin Ngam national park and Phu Laen Kha national park. There are 4 nature trails, restaurants, lodges, and camping grounds. Accommodations can be reserved at the national park, tel. 089-2823437, and there are a variety of interesting attractions. Attractions not to be missed Thung Bua Sawan or Siam tulip  fields Pha Hum Hod- cliff that extends out Pha Pho Muang- sandstone cliff 900 m above sea level   Sai Thong waterfall- a beautiful small waterfall Activities not to be missed Walking to see the Siam tulip fields in the Bua Sawan field Taking photos and post tem on social media at Pha Hum Hod Seeing the beautiful scenery on Pha Pho Muang Enjoying cool water at Sai Thong waterfall Address: tambon Wang Takhe, amphoe Nong Bua Rawe, Chaiyaphum 36250 Opening hours: Monday – Friday from 8.30 am – 4.30 pm Recommended tourist season: If you come to see Siam tulips, come around June-August. In winter, there will be flower fields such as Utricularia delphinioides, bladderwort, blackfoot daisy, and Melampodium divaricatum all over the area. How to get there: It is about 70 km from the center of Chaiyaphum and about 37 km from amphoe Nong Bua Rawe, along the National Highway No. 225, Chaiyaphum – Nakhon Sawan. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/ctZyrVPBRhc3Wm7r9

Tad Ton National Park

“Covering some areas of the Phu Laen Kha mountain range, it has waterfalls that flow against the rock slabs, creating a beautiful picture, such as Tad Ton waterfall, Tad Fa waterfall, and Pha Iang waterfall within the park. Each waterfall is striking.” Must-see attractions Tad Ton waterfall-one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Northeastern region. Tad Fa waterfall– a beautiful waterfall with natural slides Pha Iang waterfall– with peaceful atmosphere suitable for relaxation   Activities not to be missed Swimming on the stone terrace and basin at Tad Ton waterfall Enjoying natural slides at Tad Fa waterfall Relaxing under the shade of trees at Pha Iang waterfall. On December 25, 2015, Tad Ton officers discovered the Khmer alphabet in the park. In May 2017, HRH princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on opening the library at the NFE in Chaiyaphum province learned about this Khmer alphabet and was very interested. She asked the officers why it was just discovered. She took out her phone and took pictures. Address: tambon Na Fai, amphoe Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum 36000 Opening hours: Every day 8.30 am-6 pm Recommended travel season: During the rainy season when the water abounds and the waterfall is very beautiful How to get there: From Chaiyaphum city, travel along Highway 2051 approx. 20 km to the park office http://park.dnp.go.th Page: Tad Ton National Park พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/MQpZfLS8or2R6C9e8

Phra That Nong Sam Muen

It looks like a chedi with twelve indented corners. Located on a square base, it is one of the most important and interesting archaeological sites. The relics are beautiful and complete, from the architecture and art that blends between Lanna, Lan Xang and Ayutthaya. It is assumed that it was built during the reign of King Chai Chetthathirat of the Lan Xang kingdom. The site of Phra That Nong Sam Muen was originally a large ancient city in the Dvaravati period, around the AD 7-11. Activities not to be missed – Visiting the Ubosot – Visiting Hell-Heaven labyrinth – Paying homage to a replica of the Buddha’s footprint Address: tambon Ban Kaeng, amphoe Phu Khiao, Chaiyaphum 36110 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am – 6 pm Recommended travel season: All seasons How to get there: From Chaiyaphum city, take Highway No. 201, passing amphoe Phu Khiao to Ban Nong Song Hong for approximately 80 km, and then turn left to Highway No. 2055 for another 9 km. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/3PzGPqc6JTTuEq1PA

Sai Thong National Park

The area covers the forest of Phang Huei mountain range and Phraya Pho mountain range. It is bordered by Pa Hin Ngam national park and Phu Laen Kha national park. There are 4 nature trails, restaurants, lodges, and camping grounds. Accommodations can be reserved at the national park, tel. 089-2823437, and there are a variety of interesting attractions. Attractions not to be missed – Thung Bua Sawan or Siam tulip  fields – Pha Hum Hod- cliff that extends out – Pha Pho Muang- sandstone cliff 900 m above sea level – Sai Thong waterfall- a beautiful small waterfall Activities not to be missed – Walking to see the Siam tulip fields in the Bua Sawan field – Taking photos and post tem on social media at Pha Hum Hod – Seeing the beautiful scenery on Pha Pho Muang – Enjoying cool water at Sai Thong waterfall Address: tambon Wang Takhe, amphoe Nong Bua Rawe, Chaiyaphum 36250 Opening hours: Monday – Friday from 8.30 am – 4.30 pm Recommended tourist season: If you come to see Siam tulips, come around June-August. In winter, there will be flower fields such as Utricularia delphinioides, bladderwort, blackfoot daisy, and Melampodium divaricatum all over the area. How to get there: It is about 70 km from the center of Chaiyaphum and about 37 km from amphoe Nong Bua Rawe, along the National Highway No. 225, Chaiyaphum – Nakhon Sawan. Page : Sai Thong National Park พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/Q8EbGkzYfVHQZo3XA

Phra Mahathat Ratchamongkol Chedi Sirichaiyaphum

or Phra That Chaiyaphum, is located in Arun Thammasat. It is a peaceful meditation place on the high hill of Phu Laen Kha. It is an architecture that combines Lan Xang and Lanna arts with a castle-shaped chedi with a golden crown. There are arches enshrining standing Buddha images in all 4 directions, and the inside housing the relics and frescoes. Moreover, the Buddha’s relics are decorated very beautifully. Activities not to be missed – Paying respect to the relics – Admiring the quaint stucco-patterned architecture – Viewing the scenery on top of the mountain Address: Two-storey house, tambon Khao Ya Dee, amphoe Kaeng Khro, Chaiyaphum province 36150 Opening hours: Every day 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Recommended travel season: All seasons How to get there: From Kaeng Khro district office, take Highway No. 2353 for about 23 km and you will find a junction. Turn left for about 11 km, you will arrive at Phra Mahathat Ratchamongkol Chedi Sirichaiphum. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/n1a9ZyNXaTHgV83P7

Wat Non Sila Thong

It is located on a high hill with beautiful views. It is an ideal place to meditate, shady with trees and cool weather to look at the surrounding scenery. Farther away are Phu Khiao, Khao Phung Huei and Khao Phaya Pho. There is a staircase leading up to the top of the mountain. The top of the mountain is made into a dhamma field enshrining a large Buddha image, relics and arahants to worship for auspiciousness. Activities not to be missed – Worshiping the arahants – Viewing the surrounding scenery from a bird’s eye view Address: tambon Ban Jiang, amphoe Phakdi Chumphon, Chaiyaphum province, 36260 Opening hours: 6 am – 5 pm Recommended tourist season: all seasons How to get there: From amphoe Phakdi Chumphon, take Highway No. 2359. When reaching wat Tham Saeng Thian, turn left for about 2 km to wat Non Sila Thong. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/BDKseHnRFtBchdsHA

Phu Khing

It is the highest rocky mountain in Phu Khiao forest and is 5th highest peak in the Northeast after Phu Luang, Phu Ruea, Khao Laem and Phu Kradueng respectively. There is a wide stone terrace protruding from the cliff, giving a view of the scenery as far as the eyes can see. There are various tourist spots, including savannah, orchid species and wild animals. It is the birthplace of insectivorous plants, Lae Hin Ngerb with overlapping stones like a shed, and Lae Hin Chong, with huge stones stacked on top of each other, starting with only a fist-sized small stone. Conquering the peak of Phu Khing fits an analogy saying that “Four Phu Kradueng is not equal to one Phu Khing.” Activities not to be missed – Watching the beautiful sea of mist and sunrise in the morning – Trekking to conquer the top of Phu Khing (From the foot of the mountain to the top of Phu Khing, the distance of about 4 km with a steepness of almost 80 degrees, at some of which you have to climb the liana and take about 5 hours to conquer Phu Khing. – Seeing orchids and rare plants during the trek Address: tambon Non Thong, amphoe Kaset Somboon, Chaiyaphum province 36120 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am – 5 pm Recommended tourist season: late rainy and early winter around October – November How to get there: From Chaiyaphum city, take Highway No. 2159 (Chaiyaphum-Nong Bua Daeng), then take Highway No. 2037 to Ban Bung Sib Si and Ban Non Nong Hai. The total distance is about 140 km. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/gq5t58e2ZeC7dXWb9

Pha Keung

It is a part of Phu Laen Kha. If travelling along the Chaiyaphum-Nong Bua Daeng route, you will see a high cliff along the way like a crescent moon sticking out. The villagers therefore call it Pha Keung, which means moon in Isan language. In addition, in the temple area, there is a relic of Pha Keung and a museum of antiques. Pha Keung is located about 36 km from the city on Highway No. 2159 (Chaiyaphum – Nong Bua Daeng). Activities not to be missed – Enjoying a beautiful view from high – Paying respect to the Chaiyaphum Phithak Buddha image at wat Chaiyaphum Phithak (Pha Keung). – Visiting the museum of antiques at wat Chaiyaphum Pithak (Pha Keung) Address: tambon Kut Chum Saeng, amphoe Nong Bua Daeng, Chaiyaphum province 36210 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am-5 pm Recommended travel season: All seasons How to get there : From the city of Chaiyaphum, take Highway No. 2159 (Chaiyaphum-Nong Bua Daeng), a distance of which is  36 km. Pha Keung is along Highway No. 2159. Tel: 092-647-1008. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/18jds13Zv8AMFoTcA

Big Buddha statue in Dvaravati period

Housed at Wat Khon Sawan, it is a carved sandstone Buddha image. The large image has a beautiful shape. Built in the Dvaravati period in AD 7-8, it is called “Luang Por Yai” by the villagers. Besides the Buddha image, there are also sandstone boundary markers, both carved and not carved. Lots of people come to worship and pray for good luck. Activities not to be missed – Paying respect to Luang Pho Yai Address: tambon Khon Sawan, amphoe Khon Sawan, Chaiyaphum 36140 Opening hours: Every day from 6 am- 5 pm High season: All seasons How to get there: From Khon Sawan district office, travel east for 5 km (at the intersection of Ban Nong Pa Buk water transmission station) พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/CALzkWvWJwpuTrut9