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AMPHOE CHANUMAN
Rapids in Maekhong River
Chanuman is a peaceful district about 80 kilometres from the provincial
town where the land run along side the Maekhong River for a distance
of 38 kilometres, affording a wonderful view of the natural scenery
of both side of the river. Rapids emerge during the dry season (February-May).
AMPHOE HUA TAPHAN
Ban Kham Phra Handicraft Centre
On the Hua Taphan-Amnart Charoen highway about 2 kilometres north
of the Hua Taphan district office or 37 kilometres from the provincial
town offers handicraft products made by housewives groups. Items
available include the Khit fabric and items made from Khit materials.
AMPHOE LUE AMNART
Pho Sila Temple (Wat Pho Sila)
This is a temple at Lue Amnart district. It houses the Dvaravati
sand-stone battlements with carving of flowers and leaves with bloom
lotus at their bases.
AMPHOE MUANG
Chitsakon Agricultural Centre
Located on the outskirts of the town in the Chitsakon Resort. It
is a garden of flowering plants, notably the marigolds. Visitors
can take part in some activities.
Phra Mongkhon Ming Muang
This Buddha image is housed in Dan Phra Bat Temple. The temple is
situated 3 kilometres from town on the left-hand side of Highway
212. This Buddhist sanctuary built amidst the green trees of Phra
Mongkon Ming Muang, designed in the attitude of Subduing Mara and
decorated with golden mosaic tiles. The 20 metre-tall Buddha image
was moulded in Northern Indian style in 1965. It is the most sacred
Buddha image for Amnart Charoens people.
The temple also keeps a respected Buddha image called Pa La Hai,
coincidentally discovered in the pond in 1962 when the temple was
under renovation. This Buddha image is believed to bring good fortune
to worshippers.
Phuttha Utthayan Reservoir
This reservoir is opposite to Wat Dan Phra Bat , three kilometres
away from town. This large reservoir under the Irrigation Department
offers beautiful scenery. It is an ideal place to visit with resorts
and food shops scattered all around.
Tham Saeng Phet Temple (Wat Tham Saeng Phet)
This is a meditation sanctuary. It is about 11 kilometres from town,
on Amnart Charoen-Khemmarat Road and three kilometres on a side
road before the end of the highway. The large temple area consists
of the hilltop chapel with a principal Buddha image. The temple
is set amidst rocks, which reflect the light and sparkle like diamonds.
AMPHOE PHANA
Don Chao Pu
This is a forest park with assorted plants and serves as habitat
to large groups of monkeys.
Phra Lao Thep Nimit Temple (Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit)
This temple is 40 kilometres from Amnart Charoen on Highway 212
and 2134. The temple consists of the Lanna architecture chapel,
houses a Buddha image in the attitude of Subduing Mara, which is
believed to be the most beautiful Buddha image in the northeastern
region. Designed with the influence of Laotian and Lanna arts in
1720, the Buddha image shows a blend of local art dating around
the 23rd Buddhist century.
AMPHOE SENANGKHANIKHORM
Phu Sa Bua National Park
This national park is at km. 24-26 of Highway No. 2227, some 60
kilometres from Amnart Charoen centre. It covers a mountainous area
of 252 square kilometres. Its rich and fertile jungles are habitats
to a great number of different plant life. There are several large
stone flatlands in different locations locally called Dan. Major
attractions in the park include:
Phu Pha Taem is a cliff adorned with prehistoric paintings,
dating back to 3,000-4,000 years ago. The cliff-face itself looks
somewhat like a caves because of rock slides.
Pha Maklua and Phu Pha Hom are suitable for viewing the
surrounding.
Phu Sa Dok Bua is 423 metres high. Atop the mount are several
rocky depressions, each measuring about 2-5 metres wide filled with
different genres of water lilies throughout the year. Nearby is
a large cave which used to be the hide-out of Communist followers.
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