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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

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

Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary (Thung Ka Mang)

It has a territory covering forest areas in Khon San, Kaset Somboon and Nong Bua Daeng districts. It has an area of ​​approximately 1,800 km2, taking care of wildlife conservation, cultivation and propagation of wild animals.  In the years 1983 and 1992, a royal project initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit released wild animals in this area, such as barking deer, mouse deer, deer and birds. Thung Kamang is open for visitors from 8 am-3 pm and will not open for field trips from the end of August for 3 months as the area is rich in forests and wildlife. Must-see attractions Thung Kamang– vast grassland where many wild animals forage Bird watching area– with a variety of rare birds Pang Muang viewpoint– seeing Phu Kradueng as far as the eye can see Activities not to be missed – Seeing animals at Thung Kamang. A safari in Thailand where you are close up with wildlife – Watching birds come out to feed in the water – Seeing the view of the green forest and on some days you will even see the sea of mist Address: tambonThung Lui Lai, amphoe Khon San, Chaiyaphum province 36180 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am – 4 pm Recommended travel season: All seasons How to get there: From Chaiyaphum province, take Highway No. 201, continue along Highway No. 2055, you will find a wildlife sanctuary on the left. The distances is approximately 24-25 km. Page: Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary Tel: 02-561-4292-3 ext. 711 พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/X99PazTHXhRConnLA

Pa Hin Ngam National Park

Experience the field of Siam tulips or the heavenly lotus, the queen of trees, that gradually bloom in pink and purple throughout the forest during June-August. Inside the park office, there will be a tram to travel to various points.  A must-see attraction Pha Sud Paen Din-the highest point of the Northeastern Siam tulip field– nationally known flowers of Chaiyaphum province Lan Hin Noh– an intricately arranged stone courtyard Lan Hin Ngam– many strangely-shaped stones Activities not to be missed – Viewing the highest point of the Northeastern region – Seeing beautiful pink Siam tulip fields – Seeing strangely- shaped rocks which are natural wonders Address: Moo 9, tambon Ban Rai, amphoe Thep Sathit, Chaiyaphum 36230 Opening hours: Every day from 6 am – 6 pm Recommended travel season: during the rainy season around June-August How to get there: From Chaiyaphum city, take Highway No. 225, and continue with Highway No. 2354. The distance is 93 km. Page: Pa Hin Ngam National Park พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/irBzMz5ntKrYRS256

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 Page : Tad Ton National Park พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/haMw5bJ1CVK132ev7

Thep Prathan Waterfall

A medium-sized waterfall, it has a large stone in a wide courtyard descending into a low tier with a height of 3-5 m. There is a lot of water between May-October. It is suitable for relaxing because there is still an abundance of beautiful nature. Activities not to be missed – enjoying cool water, but take heed when there is a lot of water Address: tambon Ban Rai, amphoe Thep Sathit, Chaiyaphum province 36230 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am – 5 pm Recommended travel season: During the rainy season, there will be plenty of water which looks especially beautiful How to get there: 10 km Away from the Pa Hin Ngam National Park office to the south. Tel: 064-421-3030 พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/1LBvtfASVJnJKzDC8