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Phrae has an overall
area of 6,538.6 square kilometers, and is administratively divided
into 8 Amphoes (Districts) : Amphoe Muang, Rong Kwang, Wang Chin,
Song Long, Sung Men, Den Chai and Nongmuang Khai; located 555 kilometers
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Phae
Muang Phi is
regarded as Thailand's Grand Canyon and is located about 18
kms. from the town on highway 101. Muang Phi (Thai meaning "the
City of Ghosts") is noted for its fantastic rock formations. |
Wat
Chorm Sawan is located in town
and features one of the Burmese - style temples built during
the reign of King Rama V under the direction of a Burmese architect.
It took 5 years to build and contains Buddhist inscriptions.
It is considered the most beautiful structure in the Lanna region.
Mae Yom National Park
The Mae Yom National Park is in Song district 48 kilometres
from town. The terrain is mountainous with deciduous and rich
teak forests, probably the densest in the country. Along the
Yom River in front of the camping area of the park are the Kaeng
Sua Ten rapids, a two-kilometre-long stretch of rock formations
and best visited during November-February when the weather is
cool and the scenery at its loveliest. Visitors may camp along
the river banks.
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| phrae.go.th |
The
official website of the Governor of Phare |
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