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Maps Of Chaiyaphum
Phrathat Nong Sam Muen :
Phrathat Nong Sam Muen is considered to be a very beautiful temple with a perfect chedi. There are no records that reveal when the temple was constructed but architectural and fine arts evidences show that the temple was built with designs from the Lanna, Lan Chang and Ayutthaya periods. Many experts believe that the temple was constructed during the reign of King Chai Chetthathirat of Lan Chang in the 16th century.More....
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Tat Ton National Park :
Tat Ton National Park is located in Mueang District of Chaiyaphum Province. The park is part of the Phu Laen Kha Moutain Range and covers an area of approximately 217 square kilometers. The park is also the source of main rivers of Chaiyaphum, primarily Lam Pathao and Chi River. More....
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Chaiyaphum Travel Guide :
Wat Sila At Phu Phra
| The province of Chaiyaphum is located in Isan and is the connecting bridge between the central and northern region of Thailand. The province is famous for its beautiful curcuma fields, known as Dok Krachiao in Thai language, and numerous waterfalls. It is one of the few provinces located in the northeast region of Thailand that has large forested areas. |
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The province is also home to Wat Sila At Phu Phra. This temple is famous for its rock shelter where bas-relief images of Buddha are engraved. The bas-reliefs are now protected by a roof and you can admire a large Buddha image in sitting in meditation posture. The lap width of the image is 1.52 meters and the height is around 2.13 meters. The right palm is place on the lap, while the left palm of the image rests on the shank. This is considered to be the opposite of the subduing Mara posture. This large Buddha image is called Phrachao Ong Tue. In addition, there is a 17-centimeter tall Buddha image made out of sandstone in a similar posture right in front of it. Nearby there are another 7 images located around a sandstone column. 5 of the images are in meditation posture while the remaining two are in the same posture as Phrachao Ong Tue. The images are built in the U Thong style which was prevalent during 13th to 14 century and the beginning of Ayutthaya era.
Twice a year for 3 days, ceremonies are held to pay respect to the images at Wat Sila At Phu Phra. These ceremonies are held on the 1st day of the waxing moon in the 3rd lunar month and on the 13th day of the waxing moon in the 5th lunar month.
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Thai & Asian Girls Photo Gallery
Prang Ku :
One place that is worth visiting on your trip to Chaiyaphum province is Prang Ku. It is a stone sanctuary from the Khmer period and is located in the sub-district of Nai Mueang. Prang Ku displays an architectural plan of a nursing home and it is estimated that it was constructed in the 12th or 13th century.More. |
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