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http://www.hotsia.com > Phra Mongkhon, Seven River basils, Sacred caves, Phra Lao, Beautiful islands and mountain, precious silk and religious people. Amnat Charoen is part of lower Northeast region. The province acquires total area of 3,161 square kilometres. Its eastern boundary, at Amphoe Chanuman, is next to Mekong River. The community was firstly established during
the reign of King Rama III of Rattanakosin some two centuries ago. Amnat Charoen has been part of Ubon Ratchathani until it was upgraded into province on December 1, 1993. Although it is a small and tranquil town, Amnat Charoen has various attractions distributing in different Amphoe. Visitors to Amnat Charoen can stroll around to witness sacred Buddha images, picturesque rice paddies and
fruit orchards, rocky rapids of Mekong River in dry season , and excellent handicrafts particularly silk. Amnat Charoen comprises 7 Amphoes namely Mueang , Hua Taphan, Phana, Senangkhanikhom, Chanuman, Pathum Ratchawongsa, and Lue Amnat. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima, then take Highway No. 226 to Buriram and
Surin and continue the journey along Highways No. 214 and 202 to Amnat Charoen via Suwannaphum and Yasothon, a total distance of 585 kilometres. Scheduled buses and air-conditioning coaches leave Northeastern Bus terminal Mo Chit 2, Kamphaeng Phet Road, for Amnat Charoen daily. For more information, call 0-2936-2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th There is no direct train to Amnat Charoen. Visitors can take a
train to Ubon Ratchathani, then continue the trip by bus to Amnat Charoen. Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20 for more information. Thai Airways flies from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, which is 75 kilometres from Amnat Charoen. Call 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 for more information. Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts Pathum Ratchawongsa Phra Mongkhon Ming Muang
This Buddha image is housed in Dan Phra Bat Temple. The temple is situated 3 kilometres from town on the left-hand side of Highway 212. This Buddhist sanctuary built amidst the green trees of Phra Mongkon Ming Muang, designed in the attitude of Subduing Mara and decorated with golden mosaic tiles. The 20 metre-tall Buddha image was moulded in Northern Indian style in 1965. It is the
most sacred Buddha image for Amnart Charoens people. The temple also keeps a respected Buddha image called Pa La Hai, coincidentally discovered in the pond in 1962 when the temple was under renovation. This Buddha image is believed to bring good fortune to Phra Lao Thep Nimit Temple (Wat Phra Lao Situated on highway 2134, 2 kms from Amphoe
Phana, the temple has Lanna-style chapel which houses the principle Buddha image Phra Lao Thep Nimit. Built in 1720, the Buddha image, in subduing Mara attitude decorated by gold leaves, is considered the most beautiful Buddha image of Northeast Region. The art style mirrors Laotian art style from Vientiane which is influenced by Lanna during the 16th-17th Century. The Buddha image was
probably built a bit after such period, assumed from appearance of local art style such as face pattern, higher flame over the head, lap and feet which are similar to art style found in wooden and bronze Buddha statue from the 18th Ban Kham Phra Handicraft Centre The centre is located at Ban Kham Phra, on Hua Taphan-Amnat Charoen highway, 2 kilometres from Amphoe Hua Taphans Office. The centre offers various
handicrafts made by housewife. Khit, hand woven cloth with delicate pattern, and handicrafts made from the beautiful fabric are available. Tourist can watch the production demonstration and enjoy great selection of the products. Situated in Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park, the 423 metres high mountain borders three provinces namely Amnat Charoen, Mukdahan,
and Yasothon. The parks headquarter is located in Amphoe Don Tan of Mukdahan. On the mountain top, there are 11 stone pools, which is a few metres wide. It is quite strange that all of them are occupied by different species of colourful lotus, which is found normally in swamp. Locals insist that nobody plant the lotus, but all come naturally. So, they name these pools Phu Sa Dok Bua or
literally the mountain of lotus pool. Nearby is a huge cave which can accommodate hundred of people. It once served as stronghold of Communist Party Visitor who plan for trekking trip can ask Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park for more information at 0-4261-9077 , The Department of National Park 0-2562-0760 or www.dnp.go.th or Mukdaharn Forestry Office at 0-4261-1757.
Situated at Ban Phon Mueang, Tambon Mai Klon, the temple houses a Buddha image in subduing Mara attitude. This 55 centimetres high Buddha image is among Buddhism art from Vientiane craftsman, ranking the same level to subduing Mara Buddha image at Wat Phra Kaeo, Vientaine, and Buddha image at Wat Wichun, Luang Prabang in Lao. This Buddha image can be dated back to the 17th-18th Century.
Located 40 kilometres from Amnat Charoen city, various wildlife particularly crab-eating macaques, plenty of which can be easily spotted. The park houses a sacred shrine, as well as Buddha image in the attitude of birth, enlightenment, the first sermon, and reclining in the park. The temple is situated at Ban Pueai Hua Dong, Tambon Pueai. The temple houses