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Saraburi |
Central Thailand |
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Capital: Saraburi
Location: Central Thailand
Neighboring provinces
North: Lopburi
South: Ayutthaya
West: Ayutthaya
East: Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima
From Bangkok to Saraburi: 107 km
Photo: Phra Wat Phutthabat
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| Saraburi |
Saraburi, the province of historical sites, the holy footprint, the beauty of nature, and famous food, is located some 108 kilometers from Bangkok. Traveling to and around Saraburi could be made in one day.
The province is administratively divided into 13 districts:
Mueang Saraburi, Kaeng Khoi, Nong Khae, Wihan Daeng, Nong Saeng, Ban Mo, Don Phut Nong Don, Phra Phutthabat, Sao Hai, Muak Lek, Wang Muang, Chaloem Phra Kiat
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National parks in Thailand |
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How to get:
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By Car
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By Bus
There are buses leaving regularly from the Northern Bus Terminal, Mo Chit.
Address:
Northern-Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal),
Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Bangkok
Tel: 02 936 2852-66
BTS Sky Train: Mo Chit (N8)
Web: www.transport.co.th |
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By Rail
The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains to Saraburi. For more information contact Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Grand Station.
Address:
Hua Lamphong, Rama IV Road
Tel: 02 223 7010, 02 223 7020
Web: www.railway.co.th |
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Phra Wat Phutthawat
Amphoe Phra Phutthabat |
Is located in Tambon Khun Khlong, 28 kilometers north of the town, turn left 1 kilometer before arriving in the Phra Phutthabat district.
Attraction type:
Buddhist temple, Statue, |
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Wat Phra Phutthachai
Amphoe Phra Phutthabat |
Is on Khao Patthawi in Tambon Nong Pla Lai. It can be reached by taking the same route as Khao Sam Lan National Park. At Km 102, there is a 5 km access road and then follow the road sign. It enshrines Phra Phutthachai ot the picture of Lord Buddha appearing on a cliff wall.
Attraction type:
Buddhist temple, Statue, |
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Khao Sam Lan National Park
Amphoe Mueang |
Covers 4 districts: Muaeng, Kaeng Khoi, Nong Khae and Wihan Daeng and occupies an area of 44 square kilometers. It was declared a national park on June 2, 1981.
October to January (winter season in Thailand) is the best time to visit. Located 16 kilometers south of the town along the Bangkok-Saraburi route Highway no. 1 (Mittraphap road), it is accessible by routes along km 102 or km 104.
The National Park can also be reached by taking the bus to Saraburi town, and then renting a van or a local truck to the park. The park offers camping sites for eighty persons (visitors must bring sleeping bags by themselves). For visitors who bring their own tents, the park accommodates campsites.
Attraction type:
National Park |
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Tourist attractions
and places of interest in Saraburi |
- Tham Si Wilai
- Phu Khae Botanical Garden
- Crocodile Farm and Zoo
- Phra Phutnirokhantrai
- Tham Bo Pla
- Tham Phra Phothisat
- Tambon Phai Tam Bird Sanctuary
- Chedi Phra Khun Mae |
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