12 March,2010 (Fri)  


 

 


Nong Bua Lam Phu

King Naresuan the Great Statue

Situated in the town, is erected to commemorate the time in 1574 when king and his army stopper over here on the way to assist a Burmese force attacking Vietiane.

Phu Kao and Phu Phan Kham National Park

Was set up in 1985 covering an area of 322 square kilometers. The park's office is located by the lake shore, a part of Ubolratana Dam by Phu Phan Kham in Amphoe Non Sang. Phu Phan Kham is a mountain chain stretching from north to south, that is from Nong Bua Lam Phu to Ubolratana Dam. The lake also serves as a fish breeding ground and is a popular fishing area. Tourists may stay in the camping area or in the National Park's bungalows.

Phu Kao consist of nine mountains. They are rich in flora and fauna. There are waterfalls, caves and stone terraces. Another tourist destination is Wat Phra Buddha Bat Phu Kao where human and canine footprints related to the local folklore and engraved on stone.