Nature Tourism (Summer)

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

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

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

Thung Bua Daeng Bueng Lahan

There are many red lotuses in the middle of Lahan Lake where tourists can take beautiful pictures of the lotus that bloom in the morning light. See the lifestyle of villagers who are engaged in fishing in Lahan Lake. There is a bamboo bridge extending into the swamp to capture beautiful pictures of the red lotus fields. Activities not to be missed – Taking a local rowing boat to see the red lotus – Cycling around the lake to see the beauty of the red lotus fields Address: Bueng Lahan, Ban Makleua, tambon Ban Kok, amphoe Chatturat, Chaiyaphum province Opening hours: daily from 6 am – 6 pm Recommended travel season: February – May (The best time to see the lotus is 6:30 am – 7 am) How to get there: From amphoe Chutturat, head to Highway No. 2170, turn right to wat Makleua for another 4 km to reach Thung Bua Daeng, Tel: 044-812-350. Page : Bueng Lahan พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/wWLX2UEzmsN8mC7m8