Attractions of Uttaradit



Attractions of Uttaradit

Monument of  phraya Phichai Dap Hak

Phraya  phichai was a brave  hero of Utraradit, and  fought alongside King Taksin  the Great. After  liberation from Burmese  occupations,  he was assigned  to rule Muang Phichai and Promoted  to Phraya Siharat Decho.

Utturadit  folks have combined  their efforts  to construct his monument at  the Provincial Hall and  it was inaugurated  on February 20. 1969.

Utraradit Cultural Centre

It is located in the Governor'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 War Tha Thanon  right in the heart of Uttaradit City, case 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 Utraradit 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 years.

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  roofing having  forebodes on the highest  peak with Burmese tiered  umbrella,  constructed  by early Chiang  Saen 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/temple  is  located in  the vicinity  of Thung Yang Market,  5 kms. from  the township area.

Muang Lap Lae  an Amphoe of Uttaradit

Province,  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 Durian and Langsat which  are very economic  in price during  the peak season when  the amphoe  conducts a fair contesting  Langsat annually.

Mamtok Mae Phun

This waterfall  is located l2 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  l2 meters with the  length of 800 meters blocking  the stream  of Nan River at Pha Som.  Its construction  started  in 1963. The upstream  pa-ft of  the  river  has now become  a big  lake with  beautiful sceneries  suitable  for sightseeing.

Ton Sak Yai or Big Teak 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 Uttaradit Province  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 lo  make swords.  The village  is 25 kms. from  the  township  located  in Amphoe Thong Saen Khan.

Langsat  Fair

This  fair  is annually  conducted, During the first part of September  on the Open area in front of  the Provincial Hall.


Also Read : - Rambling Uttaradit 1/2
                   - Rambling Uttaradit 2/2

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