located at the circle leading into town center, honors the founder of Chaiyaphumand was built by voluntary donations from the local people. Not too far from the town center is the site said to be where Phraya Phakdi was killed by invaders from Vientiane. Here was erected a shrine in his memory called San...
Chaiyaphum
Neighbouring Provinces: Phetchabun to the north and west, Khon Kaen to the north and east, Nakhon Ratchasima to the south.
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Chaiyaphum Province
Chaiyaphum is located almost at the center of Thailand about 342 kilometers from Bangkok and it is easily reached by road.
Prang Ku
one of the oldest religious structures in Chaiyaphum is about two kilometers from the town hall. Built of sandstone, it enshrines a Dhveravati Period Buddha image which is highly revered by the local inhabitants. Bathing rites are held each year on the day of Full Moon in April.
Ban Khwao
renowned for its quality and elaborately patterned hand-woven silk, the village is located 13 kilometers from the provincial city on Highway 225.
Tat Ton National Park
only 20 kilometers from town along the Chaiyaphum-Kaset Sombun highway, is a highly scenic spot excellent for rest or picnic.
Nam Tok Sai Thong National Pank
about 60 kms. from town along the Chaiyaphum-Nakhon Sawan route with another 7 km. after turning right to the Park’s Headquarters. Main attraction is Nam Tok Sai Thong or Sai Thong Waterfall, about 1km. away from the headquarters. Another interesting spot is the field of the pink “Kra Chieo” flowers which will require trekking...
Pha Koeng
a high cliff on top of the Landa Mountain, is about 47 kilometers from Chaiyaphum proper. Here is a 7-meter tall Buddha image built within a religious park.
Phu Faek
another restful and scenic spot, can be reached by following the Chaiyaphum-Phu Kieo Highway twelve kilometers and turning to a side by way for six kilometers. Phu Faek is a low sloping area with tall trees providing cool shade. The Phu Faek Holy Footprint is located nearby.
Wua Dang Cave
Although getting there is still inconvenient, the cave more than makes up for it by its beauty and the surrounding areas. Sixty kilometers from the district seat of Nong Bua Dang, the Wua Dang mount has a number of caves to be explored.
Wat Phra That Nong Sam Mun
eighteen kilometers from Amphoe Phu Kieo, is an old place of worship believed to have been constructed in the 17th century. It had been restored and renovated, with a large reclining Buddha and plaster sculptures depicting the legend of heaven and hell, as described in the popular literature of Sang Thong.
Chulabhorn Dam
in Amphoe Khon San is popular with both one-day and over-night tourists. Its lake-like reservoir provides beautiful scenery and surrounding. Accommodation, bungalow-style, may be booked at the Bangkok office of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.