Uttaradit Province

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Uttaradit is a naturally beautiful town having Sila Asna Bedstead as an important provincial; being the location of Sirikit Dam, world's largest teak tree, located some 491 kms. from Bangkok. Its overall area is 7,838 square kilometers and administratively divided into 9 Amphoe : Muang, Tron, Tha Pla, Nam Pat, Fak Tha, Phichai, Lap Lae, Ban Khok and Thong Saen Khan.

Attractions

Monument of Phraya Phichai Dap Hak
Phraya Phichai was a brave hero to Uttaradit and fought alongside King Taksin the Great. After the liberation from Burmese occupation, he was assigned to rule Muang Phichai and promoted to Phraya Siharat Decho. Uttaradit folks have combined their efforts to construct his monumnet at the Provincial Hall and it was inaugurated on February 20, 1969.

Uttaradit Cultural Centre
It is located in the Govenor's Residence where the ancient artifacts can be seen. It is opened for the public for viewing and has many antiques on display.

Luang Pho Phet
This provincial crossed-let Sitting Buddha image is housed in the Vihara of Wat Tha Thanon .Right in the heart of Uttaradit City, cast of bronze in Chiang Saen period having the lap width of 32.5 inches with the height of 41 inches and is highly respected by Uttaradit residents.

Sila At Bedstead
This bedstead is located in Wat Phra Thaen Sila at 6 kms. from the township area on a hilltop with a 60 meter access path, where celebrating fair takes place on the middle of 3rd and 4th lunar months of every year.

Wat Phra Yun Buddha Bhat Yukhon
This monastery is located next to Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, being an ancient monastery, with an old Mondop topped by a five-piece roofting having four abodes on the highest peak with Burmese tiered umbrella, constructed by early Chiang Sanen artisans, the only of such architecture seen in Thailand.

Phra Boromthat Chedi
This pagoda is otherwise called Phrathat Thung Yang, an ancient structure similar to Phra Yun Buddha Bhat Yukhon but the original pagoda had crumbled. The present one was constructed, 70 years ago, to replace the original one. This wat is located in the vincinity to Thung Yang Market, 5 kms. from the township area.

Langsat Fair
This fair is annually conducted during the first part of September on the open area in front of the provincial Hall. Langsat, a fruit eaten row, is a specialty of Uttaradit. Among the features are a display and sale of products, handicrafts.  

Muang Lap Lae
An Amphoe of Changwat Uttaradit, located only 6 kms. from Uttaradit town, renowned by its natural beauty, Teen - Jog design hand woven fabric, broom made of Tong Kong grass. The locality is also remarkable with fruits like Durin and Langsat which are very economic in price during the peak season when the amphoe conducts a fair contesting Langsats annually.

Namtok Mae Phun
This waterfall is located 12 kms. from Lap Lae Market, an artificial one constructed by the Province.

Sirikit Dam
This dam is located in the area of Amphoe Tha Pla, 60 kms. from the township area and accessible by a good asphalt road. The barrier itself is 169 meters in height and width of 12 meters with the length of 800 meters blocking the stream of Maenam Nan at Pha Som. Its construction started in 1963. The upstream part of the river has now become a big lake with beautiful sceneries suitable for sightseeing.
Ton Sak Yai or Big Taek Tree Forest Park
This area is located in Amphoe Nam Pat where the largest teak tree in the world grows. It is another place of interest in Changwat Uttaradit where tourist who visits Sirikit Dam should also make a visit to this arboretum to view the giant teak tree.

Nam Phi Village
This village is renowned for making steel swords that do not rust. When approaching the village, you will hear blacksmiths at their anvils striking hard to make swords. The village is 25 kms. from the township located in Amphoe Thong Saen Khan.

information of this page come from Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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