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AMPHOE LAPLACE
 Laplae
Laplae district can be reached from the provincial town by taking
Highway No. 102, taking a right turn after about 3 kilometres onto
Highway No. 1041 and continue on for a further 6 kilometres. The
site was originally an ancient community during the Ayutthaya Period.
It served as a secret hide-out for people in Phrae and Nan who fled
from enemy or calamity as its location was sandwiched in between
mountains. Today Laplae is an attractive place to visit with interesting
ancient sites and hand-crafted, materials. It is also a major producer
of Langsat, the province's famous fruit.
Namtok Mae Phun
The Mae Phun waterfall, located at Ban Ton Klua, is about twenty
kilometres from town. The dam-like barrier creates multi-level cascades
amid pleasant natural surroundings.
Phra Si Phanommat Memorial
The Phra Si Phanommat Memorial, in Laplae district, commemorates
a community leader who was highly repeated by the townspeople. The
Chinese-descended tax collector on alcohol products contributed
tremendously to the development of the community and was rewarded
with the rank of Phra Si Phanommat from King Rama V.
Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang
Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang is about three kilometres from town
on Highway No.102. An old temple, it was once called Wat Mahathat.
There is a large, circular-shaped, Ceylonese-style Chedi enshrining
a Holy Relic.
Wat Phra Thaen Sila At
A little further from Wat Phra Yun, some 14 kilometres from town
is Wat Phra Thaen Sila At. The major feature is the base of a sermon
platform built with laterite. The square slab with pattern is believed
to have been made during the Sukhothai Period. Annual celebrations
are held at the three temples in February.
Wat Phra Yun Phutthabat Yukhon
This temple, near Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang, features a Chiang
Saen-style Mondop which covers a pair of holy Footprint. It also
houses a Sukhothai-style Buddha statue cast in bronze.
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Praya Phichai Dap Hak Memorial
The Praya Phichai Dap Hak Memorial is installed in front of the
townhall erected in honour of a hero. As governor of Muang Phichai
(south of Uttaradit) about 200 years ago during the Thon Buri Period,
the valiantly fought with Burmese evaders until one of his swords
broke in two. But he prevailed over them. Hence the sobriquet Phichai
of the Broken Sword.
Uttaradit Provincial Cultural Hall
Once the official residence of the provincial governor, the
Uttaradit Provincial Cultural Hall houses important historical relics.
A major item is the "Yan Mat", a carved wooden carrying
pole made by Late Ayutthaya Period craftsmen.
Wat Klang
Wat Klang, about three kiometres from Muang district at Tambon Ban
Kae, is an old temple with beautiful plaster bas-reliefs over the
Ubosot. Inside are rare wall murals of the Early Rattanakosin Period
style depicting the Jataka and assemblage of celestial beings.
Wat Tha Thanon
Located in town on the Nan River bank is Wat Tha Thanon, which houses
Luang Pho Phet, the principal Buddha statue of the province. It
is of the Chiang Saen style and cast in bronze.
Wat Thamma Thipatai
Wat Thamma Thipatai at In Chai Mi intersection is where the
door panels of the large and ancient Vihan of Wat Phra Fang are
kept. The panels, made of wood, measure 2.2 metre wide x 5.3 metre
high. The carved design is of the graceful style of the Late Ayutthaya
Period. They are rated as the second best such creation next only
to those at Wat Suthat in Bangkok.
Wat Yai Tha Sao
To the east of town about three kilometres away on Samranrun Road
is Wat Yai Tha Sao. It features and old chapel with beautiful wood-carved
door panels and lintels.
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Sak Yai Forest Park
The Sak Yai Forest Park in Nam Pat district about 80 kilometres
from town on Highways Nos. 1045, 1146 and 1047, features the largest
teak tree in the world. It has a circumference of 9.87 metres and
is believed to be about 1,500 years old. Unfortunately, its top
has been broken of by storm but the trunk still stands.
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Khuean Sirikit
Khuean Sirikit at Tha Pla district some 68 kilometres from town
on the st1:Street w:st="on">Uttaradit-Tha Pla Road,
is the countrys large earthen dam. Built to dam up the Nan River,
the dike is 800 metres long. Beyond the dam is a large lake with
beautiful scenery. During the cool season, the attractively landscape
terrain bursts out in a profusion of colourful flowers and blooms.
There are accommodation and boating services available.
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Bo Lek Nam Phi
Bo Lek Nam Phi is the source of the best quality steel which was
used to fashion swords and weapons in the past. Today, there are
still two "wells" in existence. Ores from these two sources
are believed to have been used to make swords for kings only. This
ancient site can be reached by going for a distance of 42 kilometres
to Thong Saen Khan district and continue for another 14 kilometres
on Highway 1245.
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