Phetchabun’s
City Pillar Shrine has been brought over from the ancient town
of Si Thep and is considered the oldest such structure in
Thailand.
Huai Pa Daeng Reservoir
The Huai Pa
Daeng Reservoir was created by the dam constructed to block the
waterway to the west of town for irrigation purposes. Some 8
kilometres from town on Highway No. 2006, it is a pleasant place
for recreation and picnic with scenic natural views in the
background, particularly in the morning and late afternoon.
Tat Mok National Park
The Tat Mok
National Park has a huge waterfall fed by streams flowing down
cracks and crevices of the mountains creating a beautiful
12-level fall. On both sides of the trails leading up to it are
large, shady trees providing a pleasant surrounding. To reach
the park, take off from town past the town hall to the east for
some 15 kilometres to Ban Chaliang Lap. Then take a right turn
onto Highway No. 2275. After just 300 metres is a left fork
leading to an access on to steep slope for a distance of 20
kilometres. From here another 1.8 kilometres on foot to arrive
at the waterfall.
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat
is located on Nikon Bamrung Road in town. The temple houses a
number of ancient chedis of Sukhothai style.
Wat Trai Phum
Wat Trai Phum on Phetcharat Road features a Buddha statue called
Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha cast in the ornamental Lop Buri
style. The ritual bathing of the Buddha image or the traditional
Um Phra Dam Nam ceremony is held during September each year.
