The archaeological sites a Kudkormuey and Kudkwansoi villages
Location : Amphoe Non Sang
are both in Nonsang District on Highway 2146. Excavations at these sites have unearthed ancient utensils and pottery art similar
to these at the world-famous Ban Chiang site in Udon Thani.
Wat Santitham Banpot
Location : Amphoe Na Klang
Besides offering very nice place for practicing meditation, the temple houses Buddha footprint and 8 groups of stone leaves
setting in 8 directions. Each group comprises 4 stone leaves, some feature carving in Bhotisattva and pagoda’s crest. These
leaves are probably places around Khmer shrine like those at Wat Sri Muang Koon. How to get there: The temple is 30 kilometres
from Nonbua Lampu City, motorist can use highway 210 (Nongbua Lampu-Loei) and turn left at Amphoe Na Klang. It is 1.5 kilometes away.
Location : Amphoe Mueang
is the most famous forest monastery in Nong Bua Lamphu. It covers a large area of beautiful and peacefully abundant natural
forest with majestic rocks and cliffs. In the forest lies a big cave where the famous meditation monk "Luang Pu Kraw Analayo"
practiced his meditation until 1983. A museum commemorating the renowned monk has been built and includes a life-sized wax
figure of the monk as well as displays of his personal belongings. The monastery is situated 15 kms. off Highway #210
between Nong Bua Lamphu and Udon Thani.
150 million year old oyster bed
Location : Amphoe Mueang
can be seen in the fifty-foot cliffs of a mountain approximately 10 kilometres 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.
Location : Amphoe Mueang
This pottery village is 17 kilometres from town on the way to Udon Thani. The
villagers here migrated from Ban Wang Thua, Amphoe Nam Phong, Khon Kaen. The village
specialty is making pottery with designs similar to that in Ban Chiang and using traditional techniques.
Phu Kao-Phupankam National Park
Location : Amphoe Non Sang
is a wonderful nature reserve located 54 kilometres 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.
Phu Pha Ya Archaeological Site
Location : Amphoe Suwannakhuha
This is north of Ban Na Charoen in Tambon Dong Mafai. In Wat Phu Pha Ya Thammasathit are prehistoric drawings on a mountain.
The drawings are of red paint and depict geometric figures, animals, palm prints, and humans. They date from 2,000-3,000 years ago.
Location : Amphoe Na Wang
is fascinating geological formation located 45 kilometres 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.
Tham Pha Wiang
Location : Amphoe Na Wang
The cave is situated in Moo 9 Ban Pha Wiang, Tambon Na Kae among picturesque mountain range called Phu Pha Wiang.
The cave and around is territory of Wat Tham Pha Wiang. Tham Pha Wiang is naturally beautiful with rock formation
and stalagmites. There are also many caves in the area such as Tham Pha Klang, Tham Thammas, Tham Pratoon, Tham
Kok Nuayai, Tham Kangkao. How to get there: The cave is 45 kilometres from Nongbua Lampu City, motorist can use
highway 210 (Nongbua Lampu-Loei).
Location : Amphoe Mueang
is on Highway 210 between Nong Bua Lamphu and Udon Thani and is approximately 3 kilometres 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.
Phra Wor Phra Ta City Pillar Shrine
Location : Amphoe Mueang
Phra Wor Phra Ta City Pillar Shrine. Located just 100 metres from highway 210 (Nongbua Lampu-Udon Thani),
the city pillar shrine is built to honor Phra Wor and Phra Ta who had established the city. The first stone
of this city pillar shrine was laid on November 21, 1975. It was completed and opened on February 28, 1976.
Location : Amphoe Mueang
This shrine is in the public park opposite the provincial hall. It commemorates the time when King Naresuan
the Great of the Ayutthaya period led his troops to Nong Bua Lam Phu in 1574 on the way to helping the king
of Hongsawadi fight the city of Si Sattana Khanahut.
Wooden Ubosoth of Wat Chaoreon Songtham
Location : Amphoe Si Bun Rueang
Located in Ban Don Por, Tambon Nong Bua Tai, the wooden chapel or Ubosoth has compact size in rectangular
shape. High roof creates good air ventilation. The ubosoth has delicate carving on the roof, and gable with
neatly carved garuda. How to get there: The ubosoth is 30 kilometres from Nongbua Lampu City, motorist can
use Nongbua Lampu-Sangsian Road.
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