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Chaiyaphum Province is located almost at the center
of Thailand in the northeastern region. lts size ranks third in the
region and eighth in the country. The province has atotal area of
12,778.3 square km. or 7,986,429 Rai. lt is 342 km. From Bangkok.
Approximately 50% of Chaiyaphum is mountains and forests. The rest
is a plateau. Chaiyaphum is divided into 2 parts by the mountain range
that runs through the center of the province form east to west which
comprises Phu Yuak, Phu E Thao, Phu Lankha, Phu Phang Hoei and connects
with Phu Phraya Fo which is part of the Petchabun Mountain Range.
The range goes through Amphoe Thep Sathit, Amphoe Nong Bua Daeng and
Amphoe Khon San. The main rivers are Chi River which originates in
a thick jungle in Amphoe Nong Bua Daeng and Phrom River which comes
from a thick jungle in Amphoe Khon San. They are important rivers
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Lan
Hin Ngam ( Chaiyaphum )
This trail begins at the stone boardwalk
which is 100 m, in length. At the end of the boardwalk, you
will see numerous stone in a variety of formations and unusual
species of flora you can enjoy the beauty through our the entire
area ...more... |
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Kra-Jiao
Flower Field ( Chaiyaphum )
flower which is a jungle flower pink and purple
in color grows all over the ground, adding beautiful color grows
all over the ground, adding beautiful color to the forest. ...more...
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 Tat
Ton National Park
The Tat Ton National Park covers some parts of Phu Laen Kha mountain
range. To get there, take Highway No. 2051 for 21 kilometres. Tat
Ton waterfall is an important tourist spot. More...
 Pa
Hin Ngam National Park
This national park can be reached via the Bangkok-Saraburi-Chai Badan
route, then connecting to Highway No. 205 (Chai Badan-Thep Sathit-Chaiyaphum).
Then take a left-hand road just before the district for 29 kilometres.
The park is littered with large rocks of unusual shapes, some resembling
a nail, More...
 Sai
Thong National Park
The Sai Thong National Park covers 340 square kilometres of Phang
Hoei mountain range. The park headquarters is at Tambon Wang Takhe.
To go to the park, take the Chaiyaphum-Nakhon Sawan road (Highway
No. 225) to Km. 121-122, turn right and drive for 7 kilometres.
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Chulabhorn Dam
Chulabhorn Dam is at Tambon Thung Phra and dams the Phrom River.
It is a rock-filled dam with an earth core. The dam is 700 metres
long and 70 metres high. It is used to generate electricity and
irrigation.More...
Festivals
Candle Festival
This festival is held in July. This Buddhist ceremony features a
procession and a candle contest with candles as elaborate as those
in the Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani.
Chao Pho Phraya Lae
Festival
This festival is held during January 12-20
every year. The festival’s highlight is a procession to pay homage
to Phraya Lae, an elephant parade, shops selling many products,
exhibitions, and a produce contest.
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