Summer Vibes

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

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

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

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

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

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