Nong Bua Lamphu is
a newly established province upgraded from Amphoe Nong Bua Lam Phu of
Udon Thani Province in 1993. It is situated 46 kilometers from Udon
Thani. Nong Bua Lam Phu is more than 900 years old with numerous pre-historic
archaeological sites. The province also offers mountainous and beautiful
lakeside scenery.
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consist of nine mountains. They are rich in flora
and fauna. There are waterfalls, caves and stone terraces.
Another tourist destination is Wat Phra Buddha Bat Phu Kao
where human and canine footprints related to the local folklore
and engraved on stone.
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was set up in 1985
covering an area of 322 square Kilometres. The park's office
is located by the lake shore, a part of Ubolratana Dam by
Phu Kham in Amphoe Non Sang. Phu Phan Kham is a mountain
chain stretching from north to south, that is from Nong
Bua Lam Phu to Ubolratana Dam. The Lake also serves as a
fish breeding ground and is a popular fishing area. Tourists
may stay in the camping area or in the National Park's bungalows
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an ancient place of worship at Amphoe Non
Sang, is believed to have been built during the time when
the Khmer people dominated the region.
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is a large cave in Amphoe Na Klang. Its entrance
is very much higher than ground level and curving stairway
of 107 steps ascends from the base of the hill to the mouth
of the cave. The interior resembles a large hall, capable
of accommodating hundreds of people. Stalagmites and stalactites
create an exotic beauty. This cave has an opening onto a
high cliff overlooking the picturesque fields below.
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located at the foot of the Phu Phan
mountain chain 13 kilometers from Nong Bua Lam Phu, is peaceful
and ideal place for those who seek mental tranquility. The
temple used to be the meditation place for Phra Achan Luang
Pu Khao Analayo who is revered by Thais nationwide. In the
temple grounds there are a cave housing an ancient two faced
drum, a stone engraved Buddha image and the Luang Pu Khao
Museum where collection of his utensils and a statue of
Luang Pu Kao are displayed for Buddhists to see and worship.
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commonly called Wat Tham was constructed
in 1572 by a King of Vientiane. The temple is located in
Amphoe Suwannakhuha about 50 kilometers from Nong Bua Lam
Phu.
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situated in the town,
is erected to commemorate the time in 1574 when the King
and his army stopped over here on the way to assist a Burmese
force attacking Vientiane.
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