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Located in Amphoe Phra Phutthabat; 28 kms. north of
the town along Highway No.1; it is one of the most beautiful
religious sites in Thailand. The temple houses the footprint
of Lord Buddha found on a stone panel near Suwan Banpot
Hill.
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This is the nearest national park where tourists can take a short journey form Bangkok. It is 4 kms. beyond Wat Phra Phutthachai. The park offers many small waterfalls, some of which can be reached by short hiking trails. The best time to visit the falls is the late rainy season when water is plentiful.
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This waterfall is 9 kms. beyond the Muak Lek Arboretum.
There are many resorts on the route to the waterfall. The
waterfall has many levels and offers a spacious shady swimming
area.
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At Km. 102 or Km. 104 before arriving in the town, there is a 5 km access road leading to this temple which is situated on a hillside. The main attraction is a picture of Lord Buddha appearing on a cliff wall. A Wihara has been built to cover it. The surroundings are very pleasant and shady.
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This place is known for its treatment provided against narcotics addiction. It is located at Tambon Khun Khlon, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat, 25 kms. north of the town along Highway No. 1.
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This is located on Mitraphap Road (Highway No. 2),
halfway form Saraburi to Pak Chong. This place is a centre
for various kinds of local food including curry puffs, sweet
meat, fresh vegetables and fruits, and dairy and meat products.
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At the Muak Lek District, there are vineyards open all year for
tourists. Visitors can either taste fresh grapes, processed grape
products such as wine, seedless grapes, grape juice, grape candy, grape
jam, raisins, preserved grape jam, etc. or join a grape picking
activity.
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Sunflower Fields are found between Lop Buri and
Saraburi along the Phatthana Nikhom-Wang Muang route. From December to
January (Thai winter season), the sunflowers along the road attract all
passersby when they are in full bloom.
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Thale Ban Mo is situated at Tambon Ban Mo and
Tambon Sang Sok, covering an area of 1,600 rai. Thale Ban Mo is a deep
and wide pond, being a habitat of various water animals with a serene
atmosphere. During February to July, a flock of thousands of migratory
birds from Siberia will come, and live in this area. Also, around this
place are various decorative flowers which create a peaceful
atmosphere, as well as, an islet that admirably lies in the middle of
the pond.
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This cave is in Wat Tham Si Wilai at Tambon Na Phra
Lan, some 22 kilometres from Saraburi town. The cave houses Phra
Phutthanaowarat, a Buddha image of the Chiang Saen period as well as
beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. From here, visitors
could appreciate scenic views of mountain ranges.
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This cave is at Tambon Phaya Klang, 35 kilometres
from Muak Lek district or 75 kilometres from Saraburi town. To visit
the cave, visitors must climb the stairs from the foot of the hill to
the mouth of the cave about 100 metres up. When the light shines on the
caves cell, it will sparkle like beautiful red, black and brown stars.
The beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations are on the cell and
the wall.
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Phra Phuttha Nirarokhantarai Chaiwat Chaturathit
resides in the cruciform pavilion of Wat Sala Daeng, Phichai Ronnarong
Songkhram Road, opposite the city hall. It is the Buddha image of the
East and one of the four images made by the Territorial Defense
Department to express loyalty to King Rama VI and King Rama IX. On 27
December, 1968, H.M. the King gave the Buddha image to the people of
Saraburi.
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The park has mountains of various sizes and plains in the valley. The highest peak is Khao Khrok
which is some 329 metres high. Visitors can see a clear view of the
town and neighbouring districts from here. The park is also home to
pheasants, jungle fowls, barking deer, monkeys, wild boars, and birds
of various species, especially Princess Sirindhorn Bird
or the White-eyed River Martin. Khao Sam Lan National Park offers
several waterfalls:
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Wat Phayao is located on the bank of the Pa Sak
River, Mu 1, Tambon Sala Rithai. At the back of the temple is the Pak
Bang – Saraburi Road, passing by the golden Buddha image of the
Ayutthaya period. The image originally resided at a deserted temple in
Uthai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Later, King Rama I the Great
ordered to take it to reside as the principal Buddha image of Saraburi.
The golden Buddha image is the most revered by the people of Saraburi.
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World War II Memorial of the Japanese Army (Khao Daeng) is located in Khao Sam Lan National Park, next
to the south of Wat Phra Phutthachai. There are bomb craters from made
by Japanese forces in World War II.
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Wat Khao Kaeo Worawihan
is located in Ton Tan Sub-district, on the right side of the Pa Sak
River, 6 kilometres from Sao Hai District Office. When King Rama IV
visited Sao Hai District, he ordered the renovation of this temple and
promoted it as a royal temple. There has been a rumor that there used
to be a bright crystal ball over the Wihan of Wat Khao Khaeo on some
nights. It is considered a miracle of the sacred object contained
inside the Chedi. Inside the small 5-spired Chedi situated between the
bell tower and the main chedi reside the adorned Buddha image, Buddha
image in the Palelai (Palilayaka) posture, and the Lord Buddha’s
footprint. All of these are beautiful.
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Wat Samuha Pradittharam is located in Suan Dok Mai
Sub-district, 2 kilometres from the District Office. Its Ubosot was
completely constructed in 1897. Inside are very beautiful mural
paintings depicting the Khawi folk tale, the main Buddha image taken
from Sukhothai’s Ancient City and cast of bronze covering with gold
leaves in the posture of subduing Mara, as well as, the images of the
Lord’s 2 major disciples: Moggallana and Sariputta residing on both
sides. In September every year, a traditional long boat race is
organised at this temple.
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It use the similar route as the entrance to Wat
Phra Phutthachai, 1 kilometre prior to reaching the temple. It is a
location where crocodiles are raised and bred. Apart from the
crocodiles, there are many other kinds of animals such as deer,
monkeys, and various species of birds. It is open during 8.30 a.m. –
5.30 p.m. The entrance fee is 30 Baht for adults and 20 Baht for
children. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 3621 2958.
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The Golden Buddha Image resides at Wat Phra Yao. It
is a Buddha image in the meditation posture measuring 110 centimetres
wide at its lap, 170 centimetres high, round face, smiling lips and a
flame-like spire on the head. It was constructed during the late
Ayutthaya period. At the second fall of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya to
Burma, the locals who immigrated from the Burmese took it along,
applied black lacquer and cement to cover it, and left it at a deserted
temple in Uthai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
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Wat Chanthaburi is located at Ban Mueang Kao, Mu 6,
Mueang Kao Sub-district, 1 kilometre beyond the District Office. Take
Highway No. 3041. The temple is on the right side. There is a clear
direction sign to the temple. The admirable points are the Ubosot,
constructed in 1893 during the reign of King Rama III in brick and
cement with a gable roof, Cho Fa - gable finial - and Bai Raka -
crockets - on the roof. The gable is decorated with stucco relief and
crockery. Inside are mural paintings of the similar period as the
Ubosot which remain perfect and beautiful, depicting the gathering of
angels and story of the Lord Buddha.
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