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City in Saraburi Province, Thailand
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Saraburi (สระบุรี) is a city in the Chao Phraya Basin region of Thailand. It is home to one of the most beautiful religious sites in Thailand, a large botanical garden, and many other natural and historical sights.
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สวนพฤกษศาสตร์ภาคกลาง (พุแค)
Established in 1941 as the first Royal Forest Department Botanical Garden, it sprawls over an area of 300 ha of which 100 ha is natural vegetation and forest. It also features a literary garden, which includes 35 species of plants which are mentioned in Thai literature. It also contains a medicinal garden.
น้ำตกโกรกอีดก)
One of the most highest waterfalls in Central Thailand and possibly the most famous hike in Saraburi. The waterfall is only open during the rainy season and is almost always fully booked during the weekends and long weekends. Walk-ins are accepted as a first come-first serve basis only for the first 100 people. For booking information and trail status check the Facebook page วิสาหกิจชุมชนท่องเที่ยวเกษตรเชิงอนุรักษ์ชะอม. The hike is 8 km and takes around 5-6 hours to complete.
ทุ่งทานตะวัน
From November to December, the yellow sunflower fields along the road attract many people.
อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกสามหลั่น
The nearest national park to Bangkok. The park offers many small waterfalls, some of which can be reached by short hiking trails. The best time to visit the falls is the late rainy season when water is plentiful.
ผาเสด็จ
The cliff where King Rama V and the Queen resided when the Bangkok – Nakhon Ratchasima railway was constructed in 1895. Both of them also inscribed their royal initials, Cho Pho Ro and So Pho at the cliff.
อุทยานแห่งชาติเจ็ดคด-โป่งก้อนเส้า
The National Parks features a large biodiversity of both plants and animals. It comprises many kinds of forests such as dry evergreen forest, moist evergreen forest, mixed deciduous forest and savanna. Animals living in this compound are wild elephants, gaurs, bears, deer, barking deer, lories, mouse deer, wild boar and approximately 158 kinds of birds. There are three overall. The first route is from the sightseeing spot 12 kilometres from the centre. The second route is from Sap Pa Wan Reservoir to Hin Dat Waterfall. The third route is from Sap Pa Wan Reservoir to Namtok Chet Khot Nuea, Klang and Tai. Other waterfalls are found in the area. Significant are the Namtok Khao Khaep, the Namtok Krok Fa Phanang and the Namtok Sap Pa Wan.
อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกเจ็ดสาวน้อย
One of the newer national parks in Thailand. The waterfall has seven levels. The height of each level is approximately four metres and has a spacious shaded swimming area.
องค์การส่งเสริมกิจการโคนมแห่งประเทศไทย (อ.ส.ค.)
The Danish government and the Danish Dairy Farming Association together offered a promotion project on the raising of dairy cows. They cooperated with the Thai government to establish the Thai-Danish Dairy Farm (TDDF) and a training centre in Muak Lek District, Saraburi.
ศาลแม่นางตะเคียน เสาร้องไห้
A gigantic post, located in Wat Soong, made from a hardwood tree known as Takhian, which is believed to possess a female spirit called "Takhian Thong". This post was submerged under water at this sub-district for more than 100 years until in 1958, the locals brought it out of the water and kept it in the shrine.
บ่อพรานล้างเนื้อ
A small stone well near Wat Phra Phutthabat. At the mouth of the well are knee prints. There are stone slopes and a deep hole the size of a can of milk near the well. The water that flows from the hole is believed to be holy water.
ถ้ำเทพนิมิตรธารทองแดง
A prehistoric archaeological site. Artefacts of the late Neolithic period were discovered here.
พระตำหนักสระยอ
A royal residence constructed at the edge of Than Thong Daeng by Somdet Phrachao Prasat Thong's command for his visit to pay respect to Phra Phutthabat.
การแข่งขันเรือยาวประเพณีลุ่มน้ำป่าสัก
A major annual regatta. Famous long boats from all over the country join in the race. There are four categories: boats with 55 paddlers, 30 paddlers, 12 paddlers, and 10 paddlers. This festival is a way to preserve the local tradition.
วัดพระพุทธบาทราชวรมหาวิหาร
This temple is in Phra Phutthabat District, 28 km north of the town along Highway 1. It is one of the most beautiful religious sites in Thailand. The temple houses the footprint of Lord Buddha found on a stone panel near Suwan Banpot Hill. The footprint was found in the reign of King Songtham of Ayutthaya. A spired square pavilion or mondop was built to cover the footprint. Close to the temple, Wat Tham Krabok is famous for its drug detoxification regime. Also, it was the last of the Hmong refugee camps in Thailand.
วัดพระพุทธฉาย
This temple is on a hillside. The main attraction is a picture of Lord Buddha appearing on a cliff wall. A wihara has been built to cover it. The surroundings are very pleasant and shady.
พระพุทธนิรโรคันตรายชัยวัฒน์จตุรทิศ
One of the four images of Buddha, representing Eastern Thailand, made by the Territorial Defence Department to express loyalty to King Rama VI and King Rama IX. It resides in the cruciform pavilion of Wat Sala Daeng.
วัดพะเยาว์
The golden Buddha image of Wat Phayao is considered as one of the major sculptures of Ayutthaya Kingdom. The believers built a viharn with a cruciform plan as a residence for the Buddha image to enhance its dignity and to bring honour to the people of Saraburi.
ปีนหน้าผา-โรยตัว
At Wat Phra Chai, Mueang District, is a 35-m cliff, appropriate for cliff climbing with a climb of less than 5 metres high without the use of a rope. However, cushions are provided on the ground below and a climbing partner will always take care and block from behind the climber. The spot is on a mountain which is surrounded with cliffs on every side. On the east of Wat Phra Phutthachai lie large round stones alternating with timber forests. On the other route is a climbing location with a rope or Top Rope with a length of 40 metres. Also, this is a sightseeing spot for the plain of the Pa Sak River as well as the scenery of Saraburi.
ถ้ำลุมพินีสวนหิน
A cave in Kaeng Khoi District with a length of 1,800 metres created naturally by underground water.
Born from the merger of the villagers in the area has led to the sale of food and local product to other people. The market is a small market that is along the Phasak River. Tontarn floating market consists of many interesting things. First of all is desserts and local food. It has plenty of food to eat, whether it is the khao soi, kuay tiew rua, and sweets stuffed crispy egg crepe, but the highlights of this market is the "tai - yuan fried noodles" and "sweets Kong". The second thing is about dining areas. The dining area is pavilion that on the river. In the pavilion, they have mats and "thok" (table) following the Lanna tradition. Third is the show from descendants of people in Tontarn. At noon there will be a native dance with the sound of Thai instruments. The last thing is souvenirs. Most souvenirs are made by villagers, such as woven fabric, Tai - Yuan clothing and shoulder bags.
By bus
, Ltd. from the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), Kamphaengphet 2 Rd, several times a day. For more information, contact +66 2 9362852-66.
By minibus
From Bangkok's Victory Monument, a minibus going to Saraburi costs 100 baht. It stops at Saraburi's train station.
By train
There are daily trains from Bangkok Railway Station (Hualamphong) to Saraburi, several times a day. Trains from Bangkok's main Hualamphong Train Station station take about 2-2½ hours.
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