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Wat Phra Sirattana Mahathai, Sukhothai
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| also called Wat Phar Borommathat Muang Chaliang or Wat Phra Prang, is situated 3 kilometers to the south of ancient Si Satchanalai's wall. An immense laterite prang on a square base marks the center of the temple. A steep staircase in front of the huge prang leads to a room where a reliquary is enshrined.
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Wat Khao Phanom Phloeng
this is a hilltop temple within the old town of Si Satchanalai. A laterite chedi in the center, a large viharn or image hall in front, and a small sanctuary behind all lie in ruins. Some laterites pillars and a damaged Buddha image constructed of laetrile slabs and coated with mortar are still to be seen.
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Wat Khao Suwan Khiri
This is also a hilltop temple situated 200 meters away from Phanom Phloeng Hill. A huge bell-shaped chedi on a 5-tiered base marks the center of the temple. Ruins of a viharn and chedi, and fragments of huge stucco figures lie scattered on the ground. The similarity between some figures here and those at Wat Chang Lom in the old town of Sukhothai leads to the belief that it was King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of the Sukhothai Kingdom who had this temple constructed.
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Wat Chang Lom
This is an important monument within the old town of Si Satchanalai. A huge bell-shaped chedi supported by 39 elephants, with 4 of them at 4 cardinal points elaborately decorated, marks the center of the temple. Above the chedits base, there are niches enshrining images of the Buddha subduing Mara.
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 Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo
This is one of the most beautiful temples in Sukhothai Province. Chedis of different artistic styles and influence were built within the area of this temple. Mural paintings, seriously damaged, are still to be seen in some chedis.
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 Wat Suan Kaew Utthayan Yai
This is located near Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo with only a dirt road in between. A large image hall lies in remains within this temple. The monastery is also called Wat Kao Hong or the 9 roomed temple.
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 Wat Nang Phaya
This is famous for its delicate stucco relief's on the remains of the northwestern wall of the 7 roomed "viharn" or "image hall". The pillars of this viharn are decorated with unglazed ceramic designs. The centeral laetrile chedi is surrounded by lampposts and accessible by a set of narrow stairs.
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 Wat Suan Kaew Utthayan Noi
This is the only temple within the old town of Si Satchanalai with a brick building in front. The ruins of this temple consist of a whole laetrile image hall with a laetrile roof.
Si Satchanalai Historical Park is open daily between 08.30-16.30 hrs. Admission is 20 baht.
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The Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Center
This is located a Ban Ko Noi, some 4 kilometers to the norht of Si Satchanalai. More than 500 kilns have been excavated up to now. Numerous celadon wares in perfect condition as well as potsherds have been discovered. The kiln is oval in shape with a curved roof and is 7-8 meters wide. The center consists of 2 buildings situated on the kiln site area with 2 kilns Nos. 42 and 61 exhibited on site. There are also exhibitions on artefacts and on the evolution of ancient ceramic wares. The center is open daily during 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-16.00 hrs. Admission is 20 Baht.
To get there, drive for approximately 5 kilometers to the north of Si Satchanalai Historical Park to Ban Ko Noi where the remains of ancient kilns can be seen scattered around. The center is also accessible by the provincial highway No.1201 from Amphoe Si Satchanalai, an distance of 7 kilometers with the buildings located on the left.
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 The Si Satchanalai National Park
This has a total area fo 213 square kilometers. It covers areas in Amphoe Si Satchanalai and Amphoe Thung Saliam of Sukhothai Province. It was proclaimed a national park on 8 May, 1981. The Park's geography is mainly high, undulating mountains covered by a tropical jungle. Interesting tourist spots in the park include Tat Dao and Tat Duan Waterfalls, about 3 kilometers and 500 meters from the park headquarters, respectively, The park also has a hot spring, Khangkhao Cave, and Thara Wasan Cave. The Si Satchanalai National Park can be reached by car. From Amphoe Si Satchanalai - Ban Kaeng - Huai Yuak route for 41 kilomters. Then 5 kilometers before the intersection to Ban Yuak, there is right-hand road which you take for another 2 kilometers to the park headquarters. The park has accommodation for tourists. For reservations, please contact the National Parks Division, Royal Forestry Department at Tel. 579-5734, 579-7223.
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