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Tourist Attractions
AMPHOE SUAN PHUNG
BEE GARDEN : QUEEN OF THE WEST
The town is an area of high ground surrounded by mountains, and adjoining the Thai - Burmese border. Consequently, the climate is pleasantly cool, similar to that in the north of Thailand, and being just two hours from Bangkok is an ideal haven for those who live in, or near, the hotter, more humid
Attractions
Amphoe Ban Kha
Amphoe Banpong
Amphoe Damnoen Saduak
Amphoe Jombung
Amphoe Photharam
Amphoe Suan Phung
Amphoe Wat Phleng
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.

Pong YubSEE 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.

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