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Tourist Attractions Phra Pathom Chedi The provincial capital's major landmark is the Phra Pathom Chedi, the world's tallest Buddhist monument. The 380-foot-chedi dominates the provincial capital and marks the spot where, it is believed, Buddhism was introduced to the Thailand-to-be more than 2,000 years ago. The orange-tiled chedi dates from the mid-1850s, and encases an earlier chedi attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world, and hosts each November a ten-day fair which combines merriment and traditional entertainment with solemn religious merit making.		Attractions Amphoe Bang Lane Amphoe Nakhon Chaisri Amphoe Sam Pran Amphoe Phuttha Monthon
National Museum of Phra Pathom Chedi Located within the compound of Phra Pathom Chedi, are some ancient arts and objects which are mainly of Dvaravati style which are housed in the museum. Wat Phra Mainru is situated on Phetkasem Road near the moat of the town. This temple has an exotic and beautiful pagoda. The marble Buddha image is also in Burmese style. It is a very splendid temple. Wat Phra Patone Chedi An ancient Wat of Dvaravati Period, it is located at Suan Nantha Utthayan, Tambon Jorakeh. A number of religious arts, artifacts can be found in this wat such as bronze Buddha images, parts of the limb of the Buddha image Sila Kao and the guarding giant, lion including parts of the intricately decorative items of the ruined Chedi. Wat Don Yai Hom Located in Tambon Don Yai Hom, it is generally known as "Wat KokYai Hom". At the present time, it is an archaeological site, a ruin which is called "Nearn Phra". Regarding Wat Kok Yai Hom which was located in Moo 3, Tambon Don Yai Hom is an old wat which has become almost dilapidated. Snam Chan Palace Located about 2 kms, west of Phra Pathom Chedi, covering an area of 888 rai, 3 ngarn, 4 sq wah, there are a number of exquisite royal residences and palaces during the reign of King Rama VI available as follows:Piman Pathom Hall, Wat-Charee Rommaya Hall, The Charli Mongkol Asna building, The Marie Raja Rata Ballang building, The Tabkaew Hall, The Tabkwan Hall, Ruen Tabcharoen, The Monument of King Rama VI, Sri Nam Chand. Center of Musical Cultural Ban Song-Sang At Ratchadamnoen Rd., Muang District.
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