Located at Khao Si Siat Aa, in Tambon Klang Dong, the temple houses a huge seated Buddha image that is 27 meters wide and 45 meters high. The image is enshrined on a mountaintop that can be reached via a 1,250 steps representing the number of monks that gathered spontaneously to hear the Lord Buddha’s first sermon. (an occasion that is commemorated on Magha Puja Day)
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Situated 500 meters east of the northeastern corner of the moat, from Rop Mueang Road, the temple is famous for its “bot” (preaching hall) which resembles a Chinese sailing junk. That is why the monastery got its name Wat Sala Loi, which means the temple of the floating pavilion. The bot was awarded the best avant-grade religious building by the Siam Society in 1973. Additional attractions are a large white standing Buddha enshrined inside the temple and a plaster sculpture of Thao Suranari, sitting in a praying position in the middle of a pond in front of the door.
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Located on Prajak Road, the monastery houses a Khmer sandstone statue of Vishnu, the Hindu god. This statue is highly revered by local residents and is considered the Province’s most sacred object.
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The cave is located approximately 58 kilometers southwest of the city, off of Highway No. 2. Consisting of a series of rock formations, the cave is notable for its prehistoric paintings with figures of people and animals drawn in coarse red paint. Historians claim that an agrarian community inhabited this area some 3,000 to 4,000 years ago.
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This Center is the repository of all the information on I-san’s history. Information on the region’s history, culture and traditional way of life are displayed in this wooden, two-storey house. For more information, call 044 246341 ext. 1216. To get there from Rajabhat Institute which is located on Suranari Road, turn left at the sign and proceed to the center.
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An interesting Khmer sanctuary, Prasat Phanom Wan is believed to have been built in the 10th century. During the 13th and 14th centuries, a stone building was built over it. From inscriptions found at the site, it is known that the sanctuary was used in the Hindu religion and later became a Buddhist site. Although most of it is in ruins, the layout of the structure that is still clearly visible includes a square main pagoda facing east and a tiered pagoda in front, as well as a path linking the two structures.
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This Petrified Wood Park located in Tambon Suranari has a collection of over 10,000 petrified wood pieces. These wood pieces were unearthed from just beneath the surface to a depth of 8 meters.
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Covering an area of 545 rai (218 acres), the zoo is one of the most modern in Asia. The enclosures are large and landscaped by section to match the habitat of each animal most of which have come from Africa. The most popular animals are penguins, seals, African elephants, rhinoceros, cheetahs, lions, zebras, and giraffes. There is also a reptile building and a hornbill garden. In addition to being an ideal place to study biology, the zoo is a great place for relaxation as the grounds are decorated with lovely flowers.
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Commonly dubbed as Khun Ying Mo or Ya Mo, Thao Suranari was a courageous Thai woman, a wife of the Deputy Governor of Khorat during the reign of King Rama III (1824 – 1851).
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Opposite the City Hall is Wat Sutthachinda, a compound where Maha Wirawong National Museum is located. Featuring a collection of Khmer and Ayutthaya art objects including woodcarvings, ceramics and sandstone images, the museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. The admission fee is 10 bahts/person. For more information, call 044 242958.
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Khao Yai National Park is only about 205 kilometers from Bangkok. There are 2 ways of getting there; from the 56 kilometer marker of Mitraparp Highway, turn onto Thanarat Road and proceed for approximately 23 kilometers or at Hin Kong intersection, turn onto Highway No. 33 (Nakhon Nayok-Prachin Buri) and proceed to the Noen Hom intersection and take Highway No. 3077 to the park. The second route is rather steep and is more suitable for the return trip.
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Situated behind Thao Suranari Monument is the old city gate that can be dated back to the 17th century. During the reign of King Narai the construction of a stronger city wall was commanded. A wooden watchtower with a tiled roof and decorated in the Thai-style was constructed on top of the Gate, which was constructed of stone and brick and covered with plaster. This Gate is the only gate of the four original gates that is open to the public, as the other three are being renovated.
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Located north of the city’s moat, at the corner of Manat and Phon Saen Roads is a shrine of historical importance. The shrine contains a Takhian Hin tree stump, which was where the people of Phu Khiao tied elephants for inspection before presenting them to King Rama I. (Ratanakosin Era)
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