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| Bamboo Garden |
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Supervised by the Department of
Corrections, the garden is located in Tambon Noen Hom with the
area of about 300 Rai. This place has the collection of various
kinds of bamboo to study. From Highway No.33, turn left at Noen
Hom Intersection to Highway No.3077 (Noen Hom - Khao Yai) for 11
kilometres or 20 kilometres from town.Huai Kasian Waterfall It
is located about 15 kilometres from Prachin Buri town. At 166th
kilometre, in Ban Khon Khwang, Tambon Dong Khilek. Turn left for
about 4 kilometres to the waterfall. |
Chao Phraya Abhaibhubate Building |
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The building is located in Chao
Phraya Abhai bhubate Hospital on Prachin Anuson Road. It was
constructed by the budget of Chao Phraya Abphaibhubate in 1909
as a residence for King Rama V on his royal visit to Prachin
Buri. Its architecture is a 2-storey Renaissance building with
the front porch featuring a central dome. Floral design ornated
the outside walls, doors and windows. The inside is decorated in
a western style. |
King Naresuan the Great Shrine |
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Located at Noen Hom Intersection, 8
kilometres north to Prachin Buri by Highway No.320, this shrine
houses the image of King Naresuan the Great in a standing
position to commemorate his camping at Prachin Buri on the way
from Ayutthaya to Cambodia. People in Prachin Buri and nearby
provinces normally pay respect to this shrine. |
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Namtok Heo Narok |
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Located on Prachin Buri - Khao Yai Highway, this waterfall
is a part of Khao Yai National Park, which covers the area
of Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, and
Saraburi. It is a gigantic and beautiful waterfall with 60
metres in height and steep cliff. You can travel from
Prachin Buri town via Suwannason Road to Noen Hom
Intersection or Naresuan Circle, turn left to Highway
No.3077. At the 24th kilometre turn right to the waterfall.
From the parking area, visitors have to walk for 1
kilometre. There is a walkway from upper level down to lower
level for a better and more beautiful view. |
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Namtok Khao Ito
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This waterfall in Tambon Dong Khilek
is a popular tourist attraction which run through rocks at
different levels. Only during the rainy season that there is
water. Surroundings are full of forests. The waterfall is on the
same route to Chakkraphong Reservoir but is 700 metres further. |
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Namtok Than Rattana
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Located in Tambon Noen Hom with the
distance about 100 metres from Noen Hom - Khao Yai Highway, and
about 25 kilometres from Mueang District Office, this waterfall
has plenty of water during the rainy season. |
Prachin Buri National Museum |
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Located about 200 metres at the back
of Prachin Buri City Hall, this archeological museum is set to
be the center of artefacts in 7 provinces: Prachin Buri, Nakhon
Nayok, Chacherngsao, Chonburi, Chantaburi, Trad, and Rayong. The
Museum displays important artefacts discovered from ancient
cities in Davaravati Period. Thai arts in various periods were
also displayed for comparative study, including artefacts found
under sea water from Koh Kram, Chonburi. Moreover, the temporary
exhibition at special occasions has been on display. The Museum
service hours are during 09:00 - 16:00 hrs., everyday
except special holidays. The admission fee is 30 baht. More
details are available at Tel: 0-3721-1586. |
Wat Bot |
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This temple is located on the west
of town, on Bang Pakong River coast. Starting from Thetsaban
Damri Road to Suwinthawong Road (Highway No.319), go straight to
Highway No.3071 for 4 kilometres. There are 3 Buddha images
along the coast named Phra Siri Mongkhon Nimit, the walking
Buddha; Phra Sapphasit Nawa, the sitting Buddha; and Phra Maha
Chin Saiyat, the reclining Buddha. The atmosphere in the temple
is quiet and very shady. |
Wat Kaeo Phichit |
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The temple is located on the right
coast of Bang Pakong River in Prachin Buri Municipal Area, 2
kilometres east to town. Being an old and major temple, the
place was built in 1879 by a Prachin Buri millionaire. In 1918,
Chao Phraya Abhaibhubate (Chum Aphaiwong) constructed a new
chapel (ubosoth) which had an architectural design of mixed arts
styles of Thai, Chinese, European, and Cambodian. The
significant attractions are the Ramayana mural paintings on the
exterior of the chapel, while the interior are ornated by the
paintings of the legend in Buddhism by the royal artists of King
Rama VI. In front of the chapel is a concrete building with the
style of Greek or Roman dome. Moreover, within the compound, the
temple also features a holy scriptures library, and 3- facet
meeting hall (sala) at the pier with shaded atmosphere. |
Wat Sansi's Bird Park |
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Located in Tambon Wat, the park is
the place for various kinds of thousands birds. The best season
to watch the birds is during July to April. The accessibility to
the park is by using the same road to Wat Bot but taking the
right turn at the intersection. The park is 18 kilometres from
town.
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Prachantakham |
| Namtok Sompoi |
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Situated in Ban Khao Noi, Tambon
Bu Fai, this waterfall has the stream of about 400 metres
long which runs pass rocks, with suitable areas for
swimming. Using the same route to Takhro Waterfall, turn
left at 14th
kilometre, for about 1.5 kilometres. |
Namtok Takhro and Namtok Salatdai |
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Both waterfalls are located in
Ban Takhro, Tambon Bu Fai . Takhro Waterfall is wide with
suspension bridge, with the hills on the left, while on the
right is the forest which is suitable for relaxation. From
Takhro Waterfall, there is a walkway along the stream for
another 2 kilometres to Salad Dai Waterfall. On the way,
there are many areas for swimming. To go to Salat Dai
Waterfall, tourists should contact the escort officer at 10th
Ranger Unit of Khao Yai National Park at Takhro Waterfall.
From Prachin Buri town, use Highway No.3452 (to
Prachantakham) for 16 kilometres, turn right to Highway
No.33 to Prachantakham Intersection, and turn left into an
access road. Or from Noen Hom Intersection, turn right to
Highway No.33 to See Yaek Prachantakham, and turn left to
the access road ford for 16 kilometres, and walk for about
500 metres more to Takhro Waterfall. |
Namtok Than Thip |
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This waterfall is in Ban Noen
Hin Tang, Tambon Nong Kaeo. The stream runs pass different
levels of rocks whereby some areas are suitable for
swimming. The surrounding forests are naturally fascinating.
Travel to the waterfall by using the same route to Takhro
Waterfall, and turning left at 9th kilometre, for
about 9 kilometres.
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Si Mahosot |
| Sa Morakot Ancient Site |
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Situated in Wat Morakot, Tambon
Kok Thai, these are the the gigantic Buddhist sites. The
most fascinating attraction is the largest and oldest Lord
Buddha’s Footprints which were carved on the natural
laterite floor. Also, there are the Wheel of Dhamma in the
middle of both soles. These Footprints were dated between 13th
to 15th centuries B.E.
Moreover, there is Sa Morakot which is a rectangular pool, 115
metres long, 214 metres wide, and 3.50 metres deep, with the
total area of about 25 Rai. It is assumed that this pool was
dug as a reservoir. In this area, there are also Sa Bua La,
and Exhibition center for Mueang Si Mahosot ancient venue.
Traveling: Using highway No.319 (Prachin Buri – Phanom
Sarakam route) for about 23 kilometres, then turn left for
500 metres. |
Si Mahosot Ancient Town
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Si Mahosot Ancient
Towns Located at Ban Khok
Wat, Tambon Khok Peep, these sites were constructed in the
Davaravati Period, with oval shape, and the area of about
700 Rai. There are moats, earth walls, and more than 100
interesting ancient venues. Most of the archeological
materials are related to Hinduism.
The most important site is in
the center of town. Made from laterites, many materials
found were in Lop Buri, Ayutthaya, and Rattanakosin Periods
such as Buddha images and pottery. Also, there is Phu
Khao Thong
– a round-shape stupa in the Davaravati Period. Another venue
is the Ancient Site No. 25 made from laterite, with
rectangular in shape. Sa Kaeo Ancient Site is a
square pond, located in the south-west of Mueang Si Mahosot.
On the walls of the pond, there are lintels showing 41
animals in the legend. It was believed that the water from
this pond is sacred, use in Buddhist ceremony. Traveling:
From Prachin Buri town, use highway No.319 for about 20
kilometres, then turn left to highway no. 3070 for one more
kilometre, the ancient town is on the right. |
Ton Pho ( Pho Tree ) at Wat Si Maha Pho |
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This oldest and largest Pho tree
of the country is located in Wat Ton Pho Si Maha Pho. It has
been recorded that , 2000 years ago, the seedling stock of
this Pho tree was brought over from Buddhakaya. The tree is
about 20 metres in circumference, about 30 metres in height,
and about 25 metres in diametre.
From the legend, Phra Chao Tawa Nam Payadit, the ruler of
Mueang Mahosot had sent his representatives to Nakhon
Patulibut of India for a branch of the Pho tree, under which
the Lord Buddha had sat during his enlightenment.
Thereafter, the branch had been planted at this Wat Ton Pho
Si Maha Phot. This Pho tree has been the symbol of Prachin
Buri. On Visak Puja Day, there will be a fair to commemorate
this Pho tree. From Prachin Buri town, use Highway No.319 to
Phanom Sarakam for 32 kilometres, turn left for 1 kilometre.
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Na
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Kaeng Hin Phoeng |
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These rapids are in the
Sai Yai River, which originates in Khao Yai National
Park in Amphoe Na Di. There is a strong whirlpool
that requires quite an effort by skilful oarsmen to
clear the hazard. The trip takes one hour through
the rapids before running into smooth water about 2
hours towards the end of the journey. Raft riding
is possible here during the rainy season from June to
October. Kaeng Hin Phoeng rafting trips are organised
by resorts in Na Di district. |
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Thap Lan National Park |
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Covering Tambon
Bu Phram of Na Di, Prachin Buri; Pak Thong Chai, Wang
Nam Khiao, Khon Buri, Soeng Sang of Nakhon Ratchasima;
and Pakham of Buri Ram, this park has the area of about
2,240 square kilometres or 1,400,000 Rai. It has been
established on the 23rd of December 1981. The
attractions in the park are:
Lan
Forest and Rest Area Being the last natural palm
forest, near the Park’s Office, the rare palm trees in
this area have yellow flowers during April and June. In
the Park, there are also dry dipterocarp forests and
rainforests which are the habitats of wild animals, and
a variety of species of birds. The Rest Area of 20 rai
has many palm trees, and other plants. |
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Heo Nok Kok Waterfall
About 8 kilometres from Ban Thap Lan, this waterfall is
beautiful in the rainy season.
Thap Lan Reservoir This reservoir
is one kilometre from Ban Thap Lan. Surrounded by mountains,
and cool climate, this site is suitable for relaxation.
Huai Yai Waterfall Located in the
west of the Park, this large and beautiful waterfall is 50
metre high and 30 metre wide. Traveling: Using
highway No.304, at 79th kilometre, go for another
6 kilometres. The waterfall is in in Wang Nam Kheo, Nakhon
Ratchasima. In dry season, the waterfall can be reached by
car.
At present, no accommodation is available
in the Park. Tourists need to bring their own tents. For
more details, contact at P.O.Box 37, Kabin Buri Post Office,
Prachin Buri 25116 or at National Park Division, Forestry
Department, Bangkhen, Bangkok, Tel: 0 2561 4292 ext. 724
– 5, 0 2579 5734, 0 2579 7223.
Traveling From Kabin
Buri, use highway No.304 (Kabin Buri – Nakhon Ratchasima
route) for 32 kilometres. The Park is 90 kilometres from
Prachin Buri and 107 kilometres from Nakhon Ratchasima
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