What to do during your long-stay in Nongbualamphu

Attractions

Amphur Muang

King Naresuan the Great shrine

This shrine is in the The King Naresuan public park. It commemorates the time when King Naresuan the Great of the Ayutthaya period led his troops to Nong Bua Lam Phu in 1574 on the way to helping the king of Hongsawadi fight the city of Si Sattana Khanahut.

Million-year-old shell fossils

Nong Bua Lam Phu is a scenic province famous for its prehistoric sites. This archaeological site is approximately 10 kilometres from town on the Nong Bua Lam Phu-Udon Thani road. Mollusk fossils have been found here buried in sandstone. The fossilised shells are about 140-150 million years old.

Wat Tham Klong Pane , a transquil forest monastery outside of town located at the foot of the Phu Phan mountain chain 13 kilometers from Nong Bua Lam Phu, is peaceful and ideal place for those who seek mental tranquility. The temple used to be the meditation place for the famous Phra Achan Luang Pu Khao Analayo who is revered by Thais nationwide. In the temple grounds, there are a cave housing an ancient two faced drum, a stone engraved Buddha image. And the Luang Pu Khao Museum where a collection of his utensils and a statue of Luang Pu Khao as well as his wax figure are displayed for Buddhists to see and worship.The temple is very peaceful with a large area and covered with shady trees and natural rock formations. It is most suitable for meditation.

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Namtok Thao To Forest Park

This is 3 kilometres from town on the way to Udon Thani. A road here runs through a mountain. There is a small waterfall covered with large, shady trees.

Phu Hin Lat Cho Fa is a mountain in the Phu Phan Range, It offers a scenic landscape of natural beauty as well as bio–diversity and rare species.There are large stone terraces and cave in the mountain that used to be the sight of political conflicts and armed confrontation between the Communist Party of Thailand and Royal Thai Government.
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Chao Pu Lup Shrine is worshipped by the locals. Cars passing the shrine usually honk their horn as a sign of respect and for good luck on their journey.

Phra Wo Phra Ta City shrine

This shrine is beside Road No. 210 (Nong Bua Lam Phu-Udon Thani) opposite to the evening market. It's only 80 metres from the main road to Ban Klang village. It was built to honor Nong Bua Lam Phu's founder.

Pottery-making at Ban Khong Sawan

This pottery village is 17 kilometres from town on the way to Udon Thani. The villagers here migrated from Ban Wang Thua, Amphur Nam Phong, Khon Kaen. The village specialty is making pottery with designs similar to that in Ban Chiang and using traditional techniques.

Phu Phan Noi " The Stars on Earth " Nongbualamphu Natural Resource

Phu Phan Noi, means Small Phu Phan , is a mountain in the Phu Phan Range stretching from East of Amphurmuang Nongbualanphu to South - Amphur NonSung. It's located in Phu PhanTong village, about 4 kms. from Nongbualamphu – Udonthani Road to the right. And turn right another 2 kms. from Phu Phan Tong village to Phu Phan Noi. It’s covering the area of 35,000 rai. It offers a scenic landscape of natural beauty as well as bio - diversity and many kinds of rare species herbs. Visitors can stay overnight at Phu Phan Noi in tents available for rent , enjoy their camping bon - fire, B.B.Q. ,and make it an unforgetable night at Phu Phan Noi " The Stars on Earth "

Amphur Nawang

Erawan Cave

A huge cave in Amphur Nawang. Its entrance is very much higher than ground level and curving stairway of 630 steps ascends from the base of the hill to the mouth of the cave. A very long stairway leads up to the cavern, where a large Buddha sits at the entrance.The interior resembles a large hall, capable of accommodating hundreds of people. Erawan Cave Stalagmites and stalactites create an exotic beauty which is well worth a visit. The cave has an opening onto a high cliff overlooking the picturesque fields below.

Amphur NaKlang

Huay Rai Resevoir

There are Bamboo boat houses at SaKaew village , Dong Sawan sub district offers Thai food and Isan food, local style with fantastic scenery of the Huay Rai Resevoir.

Kud Hae village is famous for its Thai silk with the unique style.It has a guarantee of the first winning award of Thailand for many years.

Amphur Suwannakhuha

Phu Pha Ya Archaeological Site

This is north of Ban Na Charoen in Tambon Dong Mafai. In Wat Phu Pha Ya Thammasathit are prehistoric drawings on a mountain. The drawings are of red paint and depict geometric figures, animals, palm prints, and humans. They dated from 2,000-3,000 years ago.

Wat Tham Suwannakhuha

This temple is around 5 kilometres from the district office. A Buddha image built by Phra Chaiyachetthathirat of Vientiane in 1555 is here. It was built at the same time as Phra Chao Ong Tu and Luang Pho Phra Sai in Nong Khai.


Amphur Non Sung

Phu Kao Phupan Kham National Park , a beautiful nature reserve found , covering 320 square kilometres, including a large lake formed by Ubon Ratana Dam, which is a popular fishing area. Phu Phan Kham is a part of Phu Phan mountain range. Stretching north to south, it divides Nong Bua Lam Phu and Khon Kaen. The view of the lake at Ubonrat Dam is magnificent. Tourists frequently overnight near the park office beside the lake.

Kud Kwang Soi - Kud Ko Mei Archaeological Site Non Sung District is famous for Kud Kwang Soi Archaeological site.The local people call " Non Don Klang " which is about 600 metres from Kud Kwang Soi village to the west. And at Kud Ko Mei village found human skeleton fossils,ancient axe & pottery about 2500 years back in Tawarawadee and LanChang period.These two sites are where the archaeological discoveries of objects were made.The artifacts unearthed are various objects art and pieces of pottery resembling the ones found at Ban Chiang excavation.

Ban kud Ko Mei is locatted in Khuddu subdistrict,Non Sung district.Proceed on Highway 2146 ( Nongbualamphu - Non Sung )for about 36 kms. to Ban Nong Wang,turn left and continue for about 5 kms.The site is also accessible by Nongbualamphu - Non Sung district buses.

Ban Kud Kwang Soi is on the same route as Ban Kud Ko Mei.Upon arriving,make a right turn,at Ban Nong Wang and continue for 7 kms.

Amphur SriboonRuang

Wooden shrine ,the locals call Sim Mai , this unigue wooden shrine is the only one in The Northeast region, located in Charoen SongTham Temple , Don Po village, Nongbua Tai Sub district.The entire shrine is built with wood with the impression of the PhayaNaga wood carving.

Homestay Nongbualamphu Thailand

Homestay is a short-term housing alternative, to blend yourself in different communities.In a homestay,visitors can observe, learn and experience a new lifestyle and culture while visiting another country.

Nongbualamphu is a newly established province. It's about 46 kms. from Udonthani province. It's a small and peaceful town. Its people are very kind and friendly. There are many interesting places to visit also Homestays & Long stay available.

Many foreigners like to spend their vacations with homestay which is the best opportunity to experience the lifestyle and culture by living with a host. Some volunteer for an " English Camp " every year.And they had great fun with students and things they had never done before.

Visitors may use car rental services available in town or you may choose a tricycle service called " Skylab " which is more popular here, for visiting tourists spots in town and nearby area.