Bung Lahan
Location : Amphoe Chaturat
is 35 km. south of the Provincial Hall. Turn off Highway No. 201, 7 km. before reaching the town hall and drive on for 500 meters. Bung Lahan is a natural lake with an area over 10,000 Rai. The lake has an abundance of freshwater fish. In winter countless waterfowls feed here. Location : Amphoe Khon Sawan
is a round lake of 350 Rai. A ring road circles the lake. Over 40,000 waterfowls make their home here during the winter months of November : April. These waterfowls fly up to sunlight at dusk, creating a truly picturesque sight. The lake is in front of the town hall, 38 km. northeast of the Provincial Hall Location : Amphoe Kaset Sombun
is an irrigational dam downstream from Nam Phrom Dam on the Phrom River. A pavilion offers a good view of the nice scenery here, The dam is adjacent to the road in Tambon Kut Lo 102 km. North of Amphoe Muang. Location : Amphoe Khon San
is a small geyser that becomes a stream that flows down to irrigate orchards. The water is crystal clear the year round. The water from underground spurts up to make pools large and small. Nam Phut Na Lao is behind Khon San Witthayakhom School, 2 km. from the intersection with the police kiosk on the Lom Sak route and turn left onto a late rite road for 500 meters and another left for 100 meters. Large trees and pavilions offer shade. Location : Amphoe Khon San
is southwest of Ban Phan Niat, 11 km. from the intersection with the police kiosk. It can be reached by taking the road to Chulabhorn Dam for 8 km. and turn right onto a late rite for 3 km.
Opens everyday from 08.30-16.30 hrs. No admission fee. Location : Amphoe Khon San
is southwest of Ban Na Wong Duan from the intersection with the police kiosk, take the Chulabhorn Dam road and turn right to Ban Na Wong Duan for 1km. Nam Phut Na Wong Duan is a large pool. Location : Amphoe Khon San
or Nam Phut Hin Lat is at Ban Nam Phu Hin Lat, Tambon Thung Phra, 6 km. north of the town hall. The nature is quite breathtaking. Location : Amphoe Thep Satit
is a forest which has some strange rocks of many shapes scattered over the 200 rai area. Assorted small trees and orchids also cover the area. Some rocks are shaped like nails. While other are like the heads of Naga, a mythical serpent, and still others are like ancient castles. In the rainy season during June - July. The Krachiao flower which is a jungle flower pink and purple in color grows all over the ground, adding beautiful color grows all over the ground, adding beautiful color to the forest. In winter during December-January, yellow orchids and wild flowers appear from rock crevasses.

Large and small waterfalls abound here such as Thep Phana and Thep Prathan. A steep cliff 665 metres above sea level called Sut Phaen Din Khop Thi Rap Sung (the farthest point of the plateau) has lovely rock formations. The forest is in Tambon Ban Rai.

To get to the forest from Chaiyaphum, take Highway No.201 (Chaiyaphum-Si Khiu) to Nong Bua Khok intersection and turn right onto Highway No.205 past the town hall for 1 km. Then turn right at the police Kiosk for 29 km. And turn left for 14 km. To the forest. The distance from Amphoe Muang is 130 km.

Tere are accommodation available to tourists. For further information contact Pa Hin Ngam National Park. P.O.Box 2, Amphoe Thepsatit, Chaiyaphum Province 36230. Tel. 01- 9307581. Location : Amphoe Muang
is around 32 km. northwest of the Provincial Hall on Highway No.2159 (Chaiyaphum - Nong Bua Daeng). This is a medium-sized waterfall that is a slant cliff across a stream which makes the waterfall fall to one side of the cliff. The waterfall is west of Tat Tone National Park at Lam Huai Chi Long. The area surrounding the waterfall is a dry, thick jungle which has many big tress, making for a shady area ideal for relaxation. Location : Amphoe Muang
in Tambon Na Siao is a low hill with the main attraction being a footprint of Lord Buddha like that in Saraburi. About 18 km. from the Provincial Hall, visitors can take the same route as Phu Phra and turn right for 5 more km. A variety of trees are planted here and they are lined on both sides of the road leading to the temple. People wishing to view the footprint can ask for a key from the nuns there. Location : Amphoe Muang
With an area of 200.5 sq.km. in mountainous terrain, the habitat of this protect - forest park range from thick forest to sparse woods. The site contains a variety of natural beauty of cliffs, stone ground, and strange rock formations. Location : Amphoe Muang
is in Wat Sila Asana, 12 km. north of the Provincial Hall on Highway No.201 (Chaiyaphum - Kaeng Khro). This is a low mountain which has a bas - relief of a meditating Buddha image which is called Phra Chao Ong Tu by locals. Phu Phra is in Tambon Na Siao. Location : Amphoe Khon San
This wildlife reserve is on the same way as Chulabhorn Dam between Km. 24-25. It has an area of 1,560 square kilometres. The geography consists of a sandstone mountain range with high cliffs. The verdant jungle is the watershed of an important river of the Northeast called the Chi and is home to an abundance of wild animals, as well as over 350 bird species. The reserve is ideal for studying flora and fauna. The most interesting spot is Thung Kamang, a grass field that is the grazing ground for many animals. The reserve is open only to persons wishing to study nature. Permission must be obtained from the reserve chief by writing to P.O. Box 3, Chum Phae Post Office, Khon Kaen or contact the Wildlife Reserve Section, Royal Forestry Department, Bang Khen, Bangkok. Location : Amphoe Nong Bua Daeng
is a mountain that has a rock jutting out to the road and an awesome scenery. It is one popular viewing spot of Chaiyaphum. The 14-foot : high Chaiyaphum Phithak Buddha image stands atop the mountain. It is part of Phu Lankha and has a considerably wide area. Pha Koeng is in Wat Chaiyaphum Phithak. It is 36 km. from Amphoe Muang on Highway No. 2159 (Chaiyaphum : Nong Bua Daeng). Location : Amphoe Muang
is in Wat Khao Sa Hong. It is an ancient pool in the middle of a small slope. About 3 meters from the pool is a swan shaped stone which was designed by nature. The pool is in Tambon Na Siao, 12 km. to the north of the Provincial Hall on Highway No.2051 on the left (the road to Cho Raka Reservoir). Location : Amphoe Thep Satit
The Sai Thong National Park covers 340 square kilometres of Phang Hoei mountain range. The park headquarters is at Tambon Wang Takhe. To go to the park, take the Chaiyaphum-Nakhon Sawan road (Highway No. 225) to Km. 121-122, turn right and drive for 7 kilometres. The most important attraction of the park is Sai Thong waterfall, 1 kilometre from the park office. Water falls smoothly down rocks, about 100 meters from top to bottom. There is also a wide field of Dok Krachiao that rivals the flowers in Pa Hin Ngam in Amphoe Thep Sathit. The field can be reached only on foot and visitors should stay there overnight. Location : Amphoe Muang
is one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls in the Northeast. There is a stone terrace 50 meters wide and 6 meters high. It has a year-round flow of water, which is especially abundant in the rainy season during April-September. The source of the waterfall is the mountains that surround national forest reserves which are Phu Khong, Phu Yuak, and Phu E Thao, all of which connect each other to create the Lankha mountain Range. Rainwater accumulate here and gradually flows down to Huai Prachao and eventually to Tat Tone Waterfall. Location : Amphoe Khon San
is a wildlife reserve in Phu Khiao Wildlife Reserve on a hillside. Its large area of 5,000 Rai has wide plains and a fantastic scenery. Situated 900 meters above sea level, the reserve has many grass fields on various elevations. Several streams flow through the area. The flora here is thick jungle mixed with pine forests. No large trees here, only numerous species of plants in places. The plains are like large overturned bowls in the jungle. Exotic birds in the plains make the area very lively.
The tourist who want to visit Thung Kramang must make an advance reservation at Phu Khiao Wildlife Reserve. P.O.Box 3, Amphoe Chumphae. Khon Kaen Province 40130. Tel. 01-2102234. Location : Amphoe Muang
The Tat Ton National Park covers some parts of Phu Laen Kha mountain range. To get there, take Highway No. 2051 for 21 kilometres. Tat Ton waterfall is an important tourist spot. The water here cascades down wide rock plateaus, creating breathtaking scenery, especially in the rainy season when there is plenty of water. The park also has Pha Iang waterfall, which is 32 kilometres from the city on the Chaiyaphum-Nong Bua Daeng road, and Tat Fa waterfall, which is 25 kilometres from the city on the Chaiyaphum-Kaeng Khro road.
What to see in Tat Tone National Park Location : Amphoe Muang
is one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls in the Northeast. There is a stone terrace 50 meters wide and 6 meters high. It has a year-round flow of water, which is especially abundant in the rainy season during April-September. The source of the waterfall is the mountains that surround national forest reserves which are Phu Khong, Phu Yuak, and Phu E Thao, all of which connect each other to create the Lankha mountain Range. Rainwater accumulate here and gradually flows down to Huai Prachao and eventually to Tat Tone Waterfall. Location : Amphoe Phakdi Chomphon
is 2 km. from Tham Phra and is on the other side of Wua Daeng Mountain Range. Sparkling stalactites and stalagmites can be found here. Location : Amphoe Phakdi Chomphon
is a large cave in Wua Daeng Mountain Range. The cave is worth exploring for its many interesting corners and a pavilion insides which was once the residence of a monk who is now deceased. Another monk lives there now. The cave is in Tambon Laem Thong, 20 km. From the town hall. Location : Amphoe Phakdi Chomphon
is a medium sized cave atop the Wua Daeng Range. It used to be a resting place for army generals hundreds of years ago. The cave used to have some gold as evident from the are sifting pools in front. Location : Amphoe Thep Satit
is a medium - sized waterfall in thick jungle which has a cool climate and lots of water during May - October. The waterfall has different looks from different angles. It is 48 km. From the town hall. Location : Amphoe Thep Satit
is an almost flat waterfall of medium size. Rocks make up low terraces from top to bottom. A steep part has plenty of water during May : October. It is 34 km. from the town hall.

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