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A great place to view the sunset over the Chao Phraya River.
The Chao Phraya Dam is a barrage dam in Sapphaya district, Chai Nat province, Thailand. It regulates the flow of the Chao Phraya River as it passes into lower central Thailand, distributing water to an area of 11,600 square kilometres (4,500 sq mi) in seventeen provinces as part of the Greater Chao Phraya Irrigation Project. The dam has sixteen 12.5-metre gates. It was built between 1952 and 1957.
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วัดปฐมเทศนาอรัญวาสี
Also known as Wat Khao Phlong (วัดเขาพลอง). The temple is located on a hill overlooking Chai Nat. From the top you can see the view of Chai Nat town.
สวนนกชัยนาท
A large bird sanctuary with over 100 bird species, with the largest aviary in Asia. There is also a smaller zoo and freshwater fish aquarium in the area.
วัดมหาธาตุ
The temple shares the same name with the famous temple in Ayutthaya. While it is much smaller, it has some beautiful ruins.
วัดพระแก้ว
Not to be confused with the more well-known Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok. This temple was built during the Ayutthaya era and was abandoned before being reoccupied again during the Rattanakosin Era. The most famous structure is the Lavo-design pagoda, nicknamed "The Queen of All Pagodas in Southeast Asia".
วัดธรรมามูลวรวิหาร
A Sukhothai-era temple which is accessible by car. However, there is a hill that overlooks the temple and the Chao Phraya River which requires walking up a very steep 565 flight of stairs. At the top there is a path that leads further to shrine of a famous monk from the province. A great place to view the sunset over the province.
วัดโฆสิตาราม
One of the most famous temples in the province, frequented by locals in the area.