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| Floating Houses on Sakae Krang River, Uthai Thani Town |
Huai Khakhaeng Wildlife Sanctuary Headquatre
situated on Lan Sak District, Uthai Thani Province approx 100km from Muang
District (town). For Uthai Thani town, there are tranquil lifestyle and
interesting old temples which Sakae Krang River flows through the town.
Upon completion of visit the World Heritage at
Huai Kha Khaeng, if you have time 1hr or more, do not forget to visit the
attractions in the town. Before heading back to Bangkok or Ayutthaya or going
to the North to Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Chiang Mai, Chiang
Rai and Mae Hong Son.
Attractions in Muang District, Uthai Thani Town
Riverside MarketFloating Villages along Sakae Krang River
Wat Bot (Uposatharam Temple)
Wat Thasung (Chantaram Temple)
Khao Sakae Krang (Sakae Krang Hill)
Riverside Market
The market still has wooden shop houses and old building that are well 3 preserved. On the waterfront, there is open space for leisure activities and tasks in various festivals. From here, you can overlook the beautiful ancient buildings of Wat Bot and the rafts lined the banks of Sakae Krang River.
Floating villages along Sakae Krang River
Life on floating houses on Sakae Krang River remains like the past. Visitors have a chance to experience the pure nature with clean water and quality ecosystem. Villagers make a living by fish farming and river cruise business for tourists.
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| Wat Bot on the Islet, Uthai Thani Town |
Wat Bot (Uposatharam
Temple)
The ancient temple on Tepo
Islet in Sakae Krang River was built since the early Rattanakosin period on
1781AD. Wat Bot is known as one of the famous Heritage site of Uthai Thani
Province, which has been restored by the locals and cultural organisations.
Within walking distance from Riverside Market, visitors could cross the pedestrian bridge to visit the temple easily.
Within walking distance from Riverside Market, visitors could cross the pedestrian bridge to visit the temple easily.
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| Golden Castle, Wat Tha Sung, Uthai Thani |
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| Glass Viharn, Wat Tha Sung, Uthai Thani |
Wat Thasung (Chantaram Temple)
This temple is long time well known among Thai
people. It was renovated by a famous monk in Central Region from the abandoned
temple which was built since Ayutthaya period to a place with unique
architecture. Its distinction has been attracted a large number of Buddhists
and tourists to visit every year. The stunning edifices are the Glass Viharn
and the Golden Castle which were created from the imagination about heaven.
Khao Sakae Krang (Sakae Krang Hill)
There is a hill in Uthai Thani Town. It is the
site of the monastery that enshrined Buddha's foot print and the ancient bell.
Above the hill provides the panoramic view of the town also.
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