 Bueng
Boraphet (ºÖ§ºÍÃÐà¾ç´)
The largest lake in Thailand, occupies an area of 140,000
rai of Amphoe Muang,Amphoe Tha Tako and Amphoe Chumsaeng. In
the past it was called water plants. From the record there are
148 kinds of fresh water fishes and 44 kinds of water plants
including many kinds of birds and rare fishes such as Princess
Sirinthorn Bird and Sur Tor Fish. From the month of November
to March there wil be many teals that migrated and settle down
at this lake. Because of these facts, parts of Bueng Boraphet
areas were announced to be the prohibited place from hunting. |
| Khao
Nor–Khao Kaeo These mountains are 63 kms. from Amphoe
Banphotphisai situated beside Paholyothin highway (Nakhon Sawan
Khamphaengphet). Khao Nor is a limestone mountain. At the foot
of the mountain there is a wat and the stairs leading to peak
and there is also a big reclining Budda image at the mouth of
the cave. King Rama V once stayed at this wat while on the way
to the north. A lot of monkeys live at the foot of the mountain.
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| The
Source of Chao Phraya River is a junction of Ping
River and Nan River at Tambon Pak Nam Pho. The water of the
Ping flow redish those of the Nan flow greenish, as visible
from behind a market within the provincial city of Nakhon Sawan
and when met become the source of Chao Phraya River, the most
important river of Thailand. |
Mae
Wong National Park Mae Wong jungle is the border
line of Khamphaengphet province and Nakhon Sawan province called
Mae Wong-Mae Pern jungle, was announced to be the National Park
on Septermber 14, 1987, covers the areas of 894 square kilometers.
The park consists of many types of economic trees such as teaks,
Maka trees and Padoo trees.
Tourist attractions in the park:
Pa Nang Koy Waterfall has
4 levels. The water flows from Klong Klung creek. The waterfall
is 800 meters from the Park's office. There are nature trails
and places to tent overnight.
Nam Oon Pond is a natural
underground water pond that is 50 degrees celcious, about 1.5
kms. from the Park's office.
View Point along the Klong
Larn-Um Phang Rd. between Km.57 and Km.117, there are many sight
seeing points such as Km.81,87,92,102 and 115 specially at Km.102
there is a very pretty waterfall next to the road.
Mae Lee Wa Waterfall about
200 meters high with 9 levels, has water all year. Take 10 hrs.
of walking to go up to the top. This waterfall was named the
prettiest waterfalls in Asia in 1975 from the Asian Magazine.
Mae Kra Sa Waterfall about
900 meters high and 21 kms. from the Park's office.
Mae Rae Wa Waterfall 100
meters high and 21 kms. from the Park's office. To reach this
park, take highway 1072 (Nakhon Sawan-Lard Yao-Klong Larn) from
Nakhon Sawan city until you reach 65 kms. mark, then turn to
highway 1117 (Klong Larn-Um Phang) to the National Park For
tourists that need loading, contact the office of the National
Park of the department of Forestry. Tel. (02) 5790529 or 5794842.
Festivals
Chao
Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival
Chao
Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival is a festival of
Thais of Chinese ancestry who live in Nakhon Sawan. The festival
has been continued since ancient times. It is held during Chinese
New Year (around February every year) to bring good fortune.
The festival features various processions such as lion parade,
dragon parade, angel procession, the goddess Kuan Im procession,
and others going along main roads in the municipality. The festival
is famous among Thais and foreigners.
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