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Nam Phut Thap Lao

Nam Phut Thap Lao arboretum was established in 1993 in the area of Phu Sam Phak Nam national reserved forest. The topography of the area is plain at the foot of the hill. There is a large spring of water in the middle of the clear, clean pond without smell, flowing like a stream in sandy gravel. The forest condition is mixed forest. Activities not to be missed – Taking a cool swim Address: tambon Huai Yang, amphoe Khon San, Chaiyaphum province 36180 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am – 5 pm High season: All seasons How to get there : From Khon San district office, take Highway No. 2055 along the road for about 9 km, you will see a sign indicating the direction to Nam Phut Thap Lao. Turn right for another 3 km to reach the Nam Phut Thap Lao arboretum. Tel: 044-822-502, 086-468-8894 Page : Nam Phut Thap Lao arboretum lovers พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/SrwtJM3RQxJks8uK6

Chulabhorn Dam

It was built to block the Phrom River on the Khun Phai mountain range, to generate electricity and benefit agriculture. It is a freshwater fish breeding ground and a natural attraction with cool weather all year round. It is worthy of being known as Switzerland in Thailand, with a hospice and restaurant. Activities not to be missed – Taking a boat trip to see the reservoir – Paying homage to the replica of Phra Buddha Siri Sattarat image enshrined at the head of the dam Address: tambon Thung Lui Lai, amphoe Khon San, Chaiyaphum province 36180 Operating hours: Every day from 8 am – 6 pm High season: All seasons How to get there: From Chaiyaphum city, take Highway No. 201 to Nong Song Hong intersection. Turn left to Highway No. 2055, amphoe Khon San, with a total distance of 120 km. Page : Chulabhorn Dam พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/chLR47ZpHsypcSLB6

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

Wat Thep Inthara Pradit

There is an ordination hall and a golden pagoda gloriously glittering, and there is a naga-headed Buddha image flanked by two serpents that surround the hall and pagoda. In the midst of the peaceful atmosphere of nature, the sculptures that surround the outside are equally exquisite. It is one of the temples that you need to arrange a trip to pay respect to. Activities not to be missed – Paying respect to Luang Pho Phuttha Thamma (Ban Dan Suk) inside the ubosot Address: tambon Ban Rai, amphoe Thep Sathit, Chaiyaphum province 36230 Opening hours: from 6 am – 6 pm Recommended travel season: All seasons How to get there: It is about 5 km south from the Pa Hin Ngam national park office. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/wfNaaTt2nq7u8QRc8

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

Sap Yai windmill field

Sap Yai Windmill field is a clean energy power generation project with over 100 plants completed. They are inserted between the farms and surrounded by vast grasslands, enabling a beautiful landscape that makes it a tourist attraction. Activities not to be missed – Seeing the beautiful landscape – Taking photos with a large windmill Address: tambon Sap Yai, amphoe Sap Yai, Chaiyaphum 36130 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am – 6 pm High season: All seasons How to get there: Take the rural road No. 4020 to the side of Sap Yai subdistrict administrative organization for about 1 km, and you will find a field of Sap Yai windmills. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/VbnXiDZFyKsFe3Nx9

Tamnak Khiao (the green mansion)

It is located within the vicinity of the Chaiyaphum governor’s residence. Built in 1950, it used to be the residence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty the Queen Sirikit. Chaiyaphum province has preserved the green mansion as a learning center for history and proud art culture. Activities not to be missed – Viewing historical pictures, his personal utensils, working room and dining room – Learning the art and culture of silk weaving Address: Burapa Road, tambon Nai Mueang, amphoe Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum 36000 Opening hours: Contact for visits at Chaiyaphum provincial office on official days and times Recommended travel season: All seasons How to get there : Located in the area of ​​the Governor’s residence, Burapa Road, tambon Nai Mueang, amphoe Mueang Chaiyaphum, opposite Chaiyaphum hospital Tel: 044-811-573 , 044-811-574 พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/7stZtuPpN2UDQnyi8

Chao Pho Phaya Lae Shrine

Located near Nong Pla Thao swamp, it is about 3 km from Chaiyaphum city, taking a separate entrance from the main road from Chaiyaphum-Ban Khwao, turn right into Nong Pla Thao. At the water’s edge is a large tamarind tree which is said to be where Phraya Phakdi Chumphon (Lae) had been killed by Vientiane soldiers in 1826. A wooden shrine was built under the tamarind tree. Later in 1968, the residents of Chaiyaphum province built the Chao Pho Phaya Lae shrine to house a statue of him inside to whom the people of Chaiyaphum can pay respect. Activities not to be missed – Paying respect to the Chao Pho Phaya Lae shrine Address: Haruethai Road, tambon Nai Mueang, amphoe Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum province 36000 Opening hours: Every day from 6 am – 6 pm Suggested tourist season: All seasons How to get there: From the city hall, take Highway No. 225 for 3 km. Tel: 044-835-030 พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/kVowDZuyCFMuwctaA

Ban Kut Ngong boundary marker

It is a large boundary marker over 2 m high, made of red sandstone, carved in patterns on allegory and images of Bodhisattva. Some of them have inscriptions of the Pallava script of South India. They are found in large numbers around the village, therefore kept within the temple pavilion around Wat Kut Ngong near Wat Kut Ngong school. The markers were used to determine the boundaries of the monks’ rituals. Activities not to be missed – Seeing over 30 pieces of ancient Dvaravati art of large boundary markers Address: tambon Bung Khla, amphoe Mueang, Chaiyaphum province 36000 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am – 5 pm Recommended travel season: All seasons How to get there: From Chaiyaphum city, take Highway No. 202 for about 12 km, turn right for another 3 km to Ban Kut Tum, then turn right to the route Kut Tum – Bung Khla, another 4 km. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/gfVBsELbagwR8drs6

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