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AMNAT CHAROEN |
Amnat Charoen is located in Southern I-San plateau approximately 583 kilometres form Bangkok. It is a newly established province upgraded from Amphoe Amnat Charoen of Ubon Ratchathani Province in 1993.
The province is divided into the following districts: Muang, Chanuman, Phana, Hua Taphan, Senangkhanikhom, Pathum Ratchwongsa and Lu Amnat.
ATTRACTIONS
AMPHOE MUANG
Phra Mongkhon Ming Muang - housed in Wat Dan Phra Bat and situated 3 kilometres from town on the left-hand side of Highway 212. A Buddhist sanctuary built amidst the green trees of Phra Mongkhon 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 Amnat Charoen's 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 worshippers.
Phuttha Utthayan Reservoir - opposite to Wat Dan Phra Bat, three kilometres away from town. This large reservoir under the Irrigation Department offers beautiful scenery. It is an ideal place to visit with resorts and food shops scattered all around.
Chitsakon Agricultural Centre - Located on the outskirts of the town in the Chitsakon Resort. It is a garden of flowering plants, notably the marigolds. Visitors can take part in some activities.
Wat Tham Saeng Phet - a meditation sanctuary. It is about 11 kilometres from town, on Amnat Charoen-Khemmarat Road and three kilometres on a side road before the end of the highway. The large temple area consists of the hilltop chapel with a principal Buddha image. The temple is set amidst rocks, which reflect the light and sparkle like diamonds.
AMPHOE LU AMNAT
Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit - 40 kilometres from Amnat Charoen on Highway 212 and 2134. The temple consists of the Lanna architecture chapel, houses a Buddha image in the attitude of Subduing Mara, which is believed to be the most beautiful Buddha image in the northeastern region. Designed with the influence of Laotian and Lanna arts in 1720, the Buddha image shows a blend of local art dating around the 23rd Buddhist century.
Wat Chaiya Tikaram - located in Ban Phon Muang. The temple houses a 55-centimetre tall Buddha image in the attitude of Subduing Mara classed in the style of Laotian artists of Vientiane.
Don Chao Pu - a forest park with assorted plants and serves as habitat to large groups of monkeys.
AMPHOE CHANUMAN
Chanuman is a peaceful district about 80 kilometres from the provincial town where the land run along side the Mekhong River for a distance of 38 kilometres, affording a wonderful view of the natural scenery of both side of the river. Rapids emerge during the dry season (February-May)
HANDICRAFT VILLAGE
Ban Kham Phra Handicraft Centre - On the Hua Taphan - Amnat Charoen highway about 2 kilometres north of the Hua Taphan district office or 37 kilometres from the provincial town offers handicraft products made by housewives' groups. Items available include the Khit fabric and items made form Khit materials.
EVENT
Boat Racing - a yearly held festival around November in front of the Chanumarn district office nearby the Mekong River. The festival draws decorative boats from neighbouring provinces and Lao P.D.R
