  150
million-year-old oyster bed
can be seen in the fifty-foot cliffs of a mountain approximately 10
kilometers from Nong Bua Lamphu city on Highway 210 to Udon Thani. The
fossilized oyster remains have been proven to date back 140-150 millions
years. Some crocodile fossils were also found nearby.
 Erawan
Cave
is fascinating geological formation located 45 kilometers from Nong Bua
Lamphu city on Highway 210 to Loei. The cave is situated near the top of
a mountain (a six-hundred step climb) offering wonderful views of the
surrounding landscape. In side the cave, visitors can see impressive the
source of a local legend called "The Maiden with the Fragrant Hair". In
front of the cave entrance is a large Buddha image easily visible from
miles around.
Phu
Kao-Phupankam National Park
is a wonderful nature reserve located 54 kilometers from Nong Bua Lamphu
city on Highway 2146. The area is dominated by a range of mountains
extending from north to south separating Nong Bua Lamphu and Khon Kaen
provinces. Phupankam Mountain in the east is well known for its scenic
beauty with wonderful views of the lake formed by Ubolratana Dam. The
park has vast forest areas and an abundance of wildlife. Natural
attractions at Phu Kao include a waterfall, a cave, and various uniquely
shaped rock formations.
Thao
To Waterfall and Park
is on Highway 210 between Nong Bua Lamphu and Udon Thani and is
approximately 3 kilometers from Nong Bua Lamphu city (Amphoe Muang). The
park is a shady, peaceful recreational area and interesting for its many
varieties of trees and different rock formations. Nearby is Pu Loop
Shrine which is visited by many people who come to pay respect.
Khongsawan
Village
is located 117 kilometers from Nang Bua Lam Phu city on Highway 210 to
Udon Thani and is famous for pottery handicraft. Villagers here are
well known for making clay ornaments and utensils using age-old
traditional methods. |
