| and polluted capital. Here you will find comfortable
accommodation and campsites at your service, and a lot of interesting places
for you to experience.
REFRESH YOURSELF IN THE HOT MINERAL WATER STREAM
OF "BO KHLUNG"
About 15 kilometres from Amphur Suwan Phung, this hot mineral stream
has its source in the Tanawsri mountain range. The stream flows throughout
the year and the temperature of the water ranges from 120- 134 degrees
fahrenheit. Travellers are able to come and bathe in the warm mineral
water. There is also accommodation and a campsite for visitors to use.
SEE
THE SUBSIDED GROUND OF " PONG YUB"
Located at Ban Tha Kheay, turn left about 5 kilometres before the town
centre and go straight ahead for a further 5 kilometres. The subsidence
of the ground has created a steep cliff similar to the one in Pae Muang
Phi in Phrae Province.
FRESHEN UP IN THE CASCADING WATER OF "NAM
TOK KAEW CHAN" WATERFALL
1 kilometre from Bo Khlung hot stream is "Nam Tok Kaew Chan" or "Nine
-Level waterfall". As the name indicates, the water cascades from
the ninth level and down the central valley of steep cliff, especially
during the rainy season when there is always a lot of water at the
top level. It is possible to walk up to the ninth level and takes about
2 hours.
"RAI USA-WADEE" THE PLACE SPRINKLED WITH ROSE
PETALS
Go about 16 kilometres from the town centre and turn off when you reach
Huay Nam Sai. From here go straight ahead for another 5 kilometres. You
will reach a private plantation where many different kinds of roses and
flowering plants are cultivated in the middle of a valley. Visitors are
welcomed throughout the year, but the best time to visit is during the
cool season when the beautiful blooming plant create a special atmosphere.
Accommodation is also availble for vistors.
BE CAPTIVATED BY ALL KINDS OF PLANTS AT "SUWAN
PHA SOMDET PHRA NANG CHAO SIRIKIT" OR "QUEEN SIRIKIT FOREST GARDEN"
Opened in honour Of, and to celebrate, the completion of Queen
Sirikit's fifth cycle, or her 60th Birthday . There are many kinds
of different forest plants on show at the centre, several of which
have economic benefit.The garden is also and excellent place to study nature.
Adding to the atmosphere are the rapids of the pha Chi tributary as they
crash over and through large rocks and boulders. These rapids are known
as the "Kang Som Maew" rapids.
SEE THE PAST AND THAI HOUSES IN THE BEAUTIFUL
MUSEUM GARDENS OF "PHIPITIPHAN PHAWOTHAI"
This large area of land is located on a side road about 2 kilometres
from the town. Inside area number of traditional Thai houses displaying
a range of very typical Thai implements and countless ancient objects
which were used in or to adorn the houses, such as Thai wood, dwarfed
trees, water jars. Accommodation and tents are available. Admission charge
is 20 baht.
A CHALLENGING ROUTE FOR TRAVELLERS : "KHAW KRAJOM"
MOUNTAIN
"NAM TOK PHA DANG " WATERFALL
This area reaches to the Thai-Burmese border. Go up the mountain before
you reach "Rai Usa-wadee" Rose Garden. The road is challenging
and dangerous and really suited to four-wheel drive cars. However the cool
climate, beautiful view and birdwatching make the effort worthwhile. |