"Uthai
Thani" : The land of a world heritage Huai Kha
Khaeng
Uthai
Thani is one of the most naturally endowed provinces in
the North, where the major tourist attraction is the Huai
Kha Khaeng, a world heritage site. Besides, it has many
historical sites dating back to the Dhavaravadi era.
Cherish
the culture
Wat
Sangkat Ratanakhiri is located at the end of Tha
Chang Road in Muang Uthai Thani. It has the province 's
mostsacred Buddha image Phra Phuttha Mongkol. From this
temple, stairs lead to the top of Sakaekrang Mount where
visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the province. The
temple also has a miniature Buddha footprint and a large
bell which nearly all visitors ring to mark their visit
to the province.
Wat Chantharam (Wat Tha Sung)
was built in the Ayutthaya era, and its walls were painted
by local people. It is the main meditation centre for
Buddhists. It is 5 km off Muang Uthai Thani. Take Highway
3265 and head towards the Manorom district's raft ferry
pier for 12 km.
Khao Pathawi is a small but
rather steep mountain made of pilling rocks, where around
30 caves exist, including a bat cave. Visitors can climb
to the top . A big herd of monkeys lives in front of the
mountain. Pre-historic human bones and rock tools can
also be found here. Take Highway 3013 to Thapthan district
and go further for another 18 km.
Khao Pla Ra is a steep mountain
with fertile forests. It takes a 2- hour walk to reach
the top which is a wonderful vantage point for viewing.
On the western cliff, pre-historic colourful paintings
are found and these make the mountain a historical place.
Take Nong Chan-Lomsak Road for 22 km and turn left to
a gravel road for 7.5 km.
Treasure
the natural beauty
Thung
Yai Naresuan Widelife Preserve Area-Huai Kha Khaeng
covers the areas of Uthai Thani , Kanchanaburi and Tak.
The sanctuary has the largest area among forests in Thailand
and in other Southeast Asian countries. Its hugeness enables
it to hold a diverse range of plants and animals, many
of which are endangered species. The sanctuary also has
a a magnificent stream, Huay Kha Khaeng; the Chone Waterfall
where water runs all year round and several salt lakes
such as Pong Ya and Pong Samor. The sanctuary is 90 km
off Muang Uthai Thani . Take Highway 3438 and 15 km from
the highway's 53-54 km mark is the Khao Hin Daeng check-point.
Seventeen km from the check-point is Khao Nang Ram Research
Centre, and 14 km from the check-point is the Kapuk Kapjang
Preservation unit.
Saibour or Hin Lat Waterfall
where water runs from the Loi Joi stream in ter sanctuary
above the reclining rocks , 86 km off Muang Uthai Thani
via Highway 3282.
Thai
version
The sanctuary has the largest area among forests in Thailand
and in other Southeast Asian countries. Its hugeness enables
it to hold a diverse range of plants and animals, many
of which are endangered species. The sanctuary also has
a a magnificent stream, Huay Kha Khaeng; the Chone Waterfall
where water runs all year round and several salt lakes
such as Pong Ya and Pong Samor. The sanctuary is 90 km
off Muang Uthai Thani . Take Highway 3438 and 15 km from
the highway's 53-54 km mark is the Khao Hin Daeng check-point.
Seventeen km from the check-point is Khao Nang Ram Research
Centre, and 14 km from the check-point is the Kapuk Kapjang
Preservation unit.