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Сарабури, Таиланд
Saraburi, a province in the upper
central region of Thailand is rich in tourist attraction
resources including natural sites, artifacts, festivals, temples
as well as historical sites. Located 108 kilometers from Bangkok
and 65 kilometers from Ayutthaya it is conveniently commutable
within a day.
Topographically the southern and western parts of Saraburi are
plateaus 2 meters above sea level. Ranging from plains to
plateaus of 8 to10 meters high above sea level broken by mounds
and hills, the land gradually rises to the north and the
northeast.
Saraburi is on the one very important river: the Pasak River
which flows through Amphoe Muak - lek, Kaengkhoi, Muang Saraburi
and Saohai and meets the Chao Phraya River at Ayutthaya.
It s
length is 105 kilometers. Important canals are Raphiphat,Roeng -
rang Wihandaeng, Phrieo etc.
Saraburi extends over an area of 3,576.48 square kilometers and
is administratively divided into 11 districts (Amphoe): Muang
Saraburi, Kaengkhoi, Nongkhae, Nongsaeng, Banmo, Saohai, Phra
Phutthabat,Wihandaeng, Muak-lek, Nongdon, Donphut and Wangmuang.
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Lop Buri
Ayutthaya and Pathum Thani
Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Nayok
Ayutthaya and Lopburi |
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Distance from Saraburi city |
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To its districts |
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Ayutthaya
Lop Buri
Sing Buri
Suphanburi |
65 kms.
45 kms.
78 kms.
120 kms. |
Banmo
Donphut
Kaengkhoi
Muak - lek
Nongkhae
Nongdon
Nongsaeng
Phra Phutthabat
Saohai
Wangmuang
Wihandaeng |
28 kms.
45 kms.
14 kms.
38 kms.
21 kms.
38 kms.
25 kms.
28 kms
8 kms.
64 kms.
28 kms. |
Attractions:
Wat
Phra Phutthabat
Located in
Amphoe Phra Phutthabat; 28 kms. north of the town along
Highway No.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 cone-shaped structure or mondop was built to
cover the footprint.
The beautiful mondop; which is a square
building has a seven-level castle roof. Each level is
decorated with an arch supported by wood and decorated with
gold and coloured glass. The external walls are also
decorated with gold and coloured glass in the shapes of
mythological gods and rice offering ceremonies. The pearl
inlay artwork on the mondop doors is one of the best samples
of this type of craftsmanship in the country. A five headed
Naga, mythical serpent, cast in bronze flanks the stairs to
the stairs to the mondop entrance. The mondop is surrounded
by bells used by visitors to make merit for other people. A
museum in the temple displays many ancient objects including
King Songtham's attire, old weapons, bronzeware and
ceramics. Annual fairs celebrating the footprint are held
twice a year, in February and March.
Wat Phra Phutthachai
At Km. 102 or Km. 104 before arriving in the town, there is
a 5 km access road leading to this temple which is situated
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.
Khao Sam Lan National Park
This is the nearest national park where tourists can take a
short journey form Bangkok. It is 4 kms. beyond Wat Phra
Phutthachai. 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.
Tham Krabok
This place is known for its treatment provided against
narcotics addiction. It is located at Tambon Khun Khlon,
Amphoe Phra Phutthabat, 25 kms. north of the town along
Highway No. 1.
Muak Lek Food Market
This is located on Mitraphap Road (Highway No. 2), halfway
form Saraburi to Pak Chong. This place is a centre for
various kinds of local food including curry puffs, sweet
meat, fresh vegetables and fruits, and dairy and meat
products.
Muak Lek Arboretum
This is an intermediate forested area between Muak Lek and
Pak Chong Districts, 37 kms. from Saraburi on Highway No. 2.
The entrance is near the Muak Lek Food Market. The area is
shady and very pleasant with stream where visitors can enjoy
swimming.
Namtok Chet Sao Noi
This waterfall is 9 kms. beyond the Muak Lek Arboretum.
There are many resorts on the route to the waterfall. The
waterfall has many levels and offers a spacious shady
swimming area.
Tham Phra Phothisat
This cave houses a bas-relief Buddha image of the Dvaravati
period as well as beautiful stalactite and stalagmite
formations. It is located at Tambon Thap Kwang, Amphoe Kaeng
Khoi, 15 kms. from the town along Highway No. 2 and 11 kms.
along an access road.
Tham Phrathat Charoentham
This is another beautiful cave, which is full of stalactites
and stalagmites. It is located at Tambon Song Khon, Amphoe
Kaeng Khoi 22 kms. from Saraburi along highway No. 2.
Pa Sak River trip
The Pa Sak River, which runs through the area of Amphoe
Kaeng Khoi, offers beautiful scenery of forests and high
cliffs along the riverside. Boat trip are operated by some
riverside resorts such as the Supalai Pasak Resort, 13 kms.
beyond Kaeng Khoi market.
Major Events:
Tak Bat Dok Mai (Merit-Making
Festival)
This impressive
merit-making ceremony coincides with the start of the annual
three-month Rains retreat (around June-July), when Buddhist
monks must remain in their temples. Devotees offer flowers
and incense to a procession of monks who then ascend to the
Shrine of the Holy Footprint where they present the offering
as a tribute to Buddha.
Local Products:
Marble Products
Marble manufacturers are found at Tambon Na Phra Lan on the
way to Amphoe Phra Phutthabat. The products are noted for
their diversity and used for construction materials,
interior decoration, down to small pieces of gifts, all
crafted in fine workmanship.
Sao Hai Handwoven Fabrics
The weaving of the Sao Hai materials is an art handed down
from the past by the Chiang Saen people who migrated from
the north. While retaining the traditional way of hand
looming the villagers have also been trained by the
Department of Industrial Promotion in both designs and types
of material which now include Madmi Pha Khao Ma, blankets,
Pha Thung (native skirts) and satchels.
How To Get There:
Transportation between Saraburi and Bangkok or other Province is
very convenient. There are various types of transportation
available:
By-Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) to
Saraburi.The total distance is 108 kilometers
From Ayutthaya, take Highway No. 309 (Ayutthaya- Wangnoi) and
turn left onto Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin) until you reach
Sararburi City. The total distance is approximately 65
kilometers.
By-Bus
Air-conditioned buses leave the Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit)
from 05.00 to 20.30 and leave Saraburi Bus Terminal from 05.00
a.m. to 08.10 p.m. The bus leaves every 15 minutes. The trip
takes approximately 2 hours. The fare is 24 Baht. For further
information, please contact Tel.(02)9361972, 9362841
By non - air-conditioned bus non- air-conditioned buses leave
Saraburi Bus Terminal from 06.00 to 18.00 and leave Ayutthaya (Cho
Phrom Market ) From 06.00 a.m. to 05.30 p.m. The bus leaves
every 30 minutes. The trip takes approximately 2.20 hours and
the fare is 18 Baht.
By-Train
From Bangkok Railway Station (HuaLumphong), there are
many trains to Saraburi. The trip takes 2 hours. Moreover, there
is a rail service touring Chedsaonoi Waterfall and Kusuma Farm
Resort on a one-day excursion operated by State Railway of
Thailand. The fare is 160 Baht for an adult and 125 Baht for a
child. For further information, you may contact, State Railway
of Thailand, Tel. (02) 2237010,2237020 or Kusuma Farm Resort
Office, Tel. (02) 5614363, 5791591. Transportation between
Ayutthaya and Saraburi is at follows: Northeastern trains go
back and for the everyday.
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