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The Sirikit Dam is another tourist destination. It is located in Tha Pla District. The barrier itself is 113.60 meters in height and 810 meters in length. Built in 1967 to block the Nan River. the dam was originally called Pha Som. The upsteam part of the dam boasts beautiful scenery especially during the cool season. A big lake called Suriyan Chantra is found at the dam. Here, you can go sightseeing on a boat trip and even experience several types of accommodations and food services. Visitors are recommended to taste Pla Takok. a kind of fish available only at the up steam of the dam. During the boat trip, visitors can also stop to pay homage to the 200 years old Phra That. Built on top of the hill where the dam was built, its white pagoda now looks like an island in the middle of the water.
For those who want to get closer to nature, they are advised to proceed to the Chon Khao Khat Earth Embankment, about 20 kilometers to the northwest of the Sirikit Dam. The earth dam is where the Nan River in brown and the Pat River in green meet resulting in a wonderful two-color waterway. Among interesting tour programs is a boat trip along the reservoir amid natural beauty and fishing. Visitors can stay overnight on board the boat within the reservoir. From the earth embankment at Tha Pla, tourists can travel by boat to the Pak Nai fishing village in Nan Province. They would spend only a few hours to get there.
Langsat (Aglaia domestic a Pelleg), the globular yellow fruit, makes a name for Uttaradit. They can be savoured to their utmost in the peak months of September and October They are grown in abundance in Muang and Lap Lae districts and bring no less then 100 million baht to the province annually. Uttaradit organizes the Langsat Fair in late September each year. The fair features contests of farm produce, floral floats and the sale of Langsat at low prices.
Lap Lae also makes a name for Uttaradit and was known as the city of widows in the past. The ladies in Lap Lae are said to be pretty and diligent. Lap Lae District is about 9 kilometers from town.
The name Uttaradit was given by King Chulatongkorn. In the past the province was accessible by only water transport. Cargo ships from Ayutthaya or Bangkok would stop at Bang Pho Tha It, Sub-district of Phichai.
Bang Pho Tha It thus served as a major port and center for goods exchange between northern and southern traders. King hulalongkorn established Uttaradit Province 96 years ago when he made a river journey to this area A royal pavilion was built and a couple of teak trees were planted in Ampeo Lap Lae Dislrict in commemoration of the royal visit.
Among the famous local handicrafts is the broom. During King Chulalongkorn's visit to Bang Pho of Uttarad It, the King was presented with a broom from China. Later, he initiated the training of Lap Lae residents to mark sweepers and the product now makes a name for the province.
Uttaradit is well worth visiting with historical and natural sites together with long-established traditions and cultural heritage.
Uttaradit is accessible by car, train and plane. Car Travel along Highway No. I and then turn to highway No. 32 and No. 11 A drive of about six hours will bring you to Uttaradit which is 491 kilometers from Bangkok. Ordinary and air-conditioned bases and coaches leave the Northern Bus Terminal in Bangkok everyday. Several types of trains Leave the Hua Lamphong Railway Station passing through Uttaradit everyday. Thai Airways International offers a flight from Bangkok to Phitsanulok and the journey takes shade about one hour Amazing Thailand 1998- 1999 event, Uttaradit Province has designated 1999 "Visit Uttaradit Year". It is starting to improve and conserve various tourist destinations such as historical and natural sites and training will be provided to staff of hotels and restaurants. Resource persons from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and local educational institutions will be invited to conduct the training.
Visitors to Uttaradit will only have a chance to appreciate its natural - beauty but also savour its distinctive food and tropical fruits which are available all year round such as Langsat, Longan, pineapple, sweet tamarind and durian. For accommodations, there a first and medium class hotels and the cost of living in Uttaradit is not expensive.
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