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Town in Nong Bua Lam Phu, Thailand
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Nong Bua Lamphu (หนองบัวลำภ) is a city and province in Isaan. Besides picturesque nature, namely the Phu Phan Range, and a beautiful lake, Nong Bua Lampu is rich with cultural attractions, such as archaeological sites, and interesting local handicrafts.
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พระอนุสาวรีย์และศาลสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช
Built to commemorate King Naresuan the Great, who in 1574 led his army from Nong Bua Lampu to Vientiane under orders of the King of Hongsa, the kingdom of Burma which ruled Thailand at that time.
พิพิธภัณฑ์หลวงปู่หลอด
In the compound of Wat Tham Klong Pen is the Pmotita Pagoda, which houses a relic of the Lord Buddha sent from Nepal.
วนอุทยานน้ำตกเฒ่าโต้
This shady park is a popular place for picnics. The secreted shrine of Pu Loop is nearby.
โนนวัดป่า
The historical site once was an ancient temple with a stone Buddha image in the attitude of seating under the protection of a naga. Ancient architecture and antiques from the Khmer era are found here.
หนองบัว
This big pond is in front of the city hall. As it never dries, the pond with beautiful backdrop of the Phu Phan Kham Range is a popular spot for repose.
ศาลหลักเมืองพระวอ พระตา
The city pillar shrine was built to honour the founders of the city.
ภูพานน้อย
The mountain provides a great view point, "dao bon din" or "stars on the ground".
พิพิธภัณฑ์หอยหิน ๑๕๐ ล้านปี
Fossils of shells from the Jurassic period, dating to 140-150 million years ago. In the nearby area, 60 dinosaur fossils can be seen in the layer of silt stone, above the layer where the fossils of shells and ancient crocodiles are found.
วัดศรีคูณเมือง
The ancient temple houses ancient stone leaves which are significant archaeological artifacts, and "Luang Por Phra Chaichettha", a significant Buddha statue in Laotian-style.
วัดถ้ำกลองเพล
This is the province's famed forest temple. Blanketed with lush vegetable and decorated with rock garden, the temple is shady and peaceful. The main hall (ubosot) houses a statue of Luang Pu Khao and two-sided ancient drum or Klong Pen.
Family-run guesthouse, surrounded by rice paddies with no Wi-Fi, no TV, no air-con, no traffic noise. (Internet cafe about 1 km away).
By bus
Regular buses and air conditioned coaches provide regular services between Bangkok and Nong Bua Lampu.
By train
Train passengers can travel from Bangkok to Udon Thani, then take a bus to Nong Bua Lampu. Train timetables can be checked at the State Railway of Thailand at 1690, +66 2 2204334, +66 2 2204444.
By plane
Thai Airways does not operate direct flight between Bangkok and Nong Bua Lampu. Passengers can fly to Udon Thani and take bus to Nong Bua Lampu.
As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically local buses and songthaews that follow established routes around the provincial capital and between towns within the province.
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