Khao Sakae Krang Buddha Footprints

The footprints are enshrined on the 120 metres summit of Khao Sakae Krang near Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri. The Mondop covering the Footprints was built in the year 1905 and renovated in 1968. A Fair celebration the Footprints is held during the third day through the eighth day of the waxing moon in the fourth lunar month of each year.

Mural Paintings at Wat Ubosatharam

This monastery is situated on Ko Thepho opposite to Uthai Thani Province Market, commonly called by the residents as "Wat Bot". The early Rattanakosin period mural paintings on the walls of the main shrine halls are regarded as very beautiful. Paintings of divine being are on the upper part while scenes from the life of the Lord Buddha decorate the lower part of the wall.

The Old City of Uthai Thani

Now at the Ban Bthai Kao. Amphoe Nong Chang, the city flourished during Ayutthaya period. Ruins of many old Wats still ban be seen, for example. Wat Chaeng with its main Prang and a Bot (a rite hall) of late Ayutthaya period, and Wat Hua Muang with ruins of a Bot and a Chedi.

Mural Paintings at Wat Nong Khun Chat

This monastery is located at Thambon Nong Suang, Amphoe Nong Chang, The mural paintings during from the reign of King Rama V on the walls of the main shrine hall are the scenes from life of Lord Buddha. There is a Mondop covering the Buddha Foorprints located in the area of the monastery.

Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

This area, bordering Changwat Uthai and Changwat Tak, was declared a wildlife preserve in 1972. The FAO is presently making a survey of the area and will open it as the most complete and biggest wildlife sanctuary in Southeast Asia. Generally, this area consists of virgin forests, clear forests, prairies and many streams , all suitable for wildlife breeding expansion. Here can be found many species of wild animals including rare and nearly extinct species.

Huai Kha Khaeng can be reached by taking Uthai Thani - Nong Chang - Lansak Route (Highway No. 3438) to Km 53-54, then turn left for another 14kms. However, prior approval is necessary from the Wildlife Conversation Division, the Royal Forest Department, Tel: 579-4847. Important considerations for the jungle trekker are: Tour guide, foodstuff and medicine.

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