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Mae Phu Waterful Uttaradit Travel Information
The name Uttaradit means northern landing, as it was formerly a trade center on the Nan River. The province is located along the valley of the Nan River and about 45 kilometers north of the city Uttaradit is the Queen Sirikit Dam, which has created a 250 km² artificial lake.

Most of the province was once covered with teak forests, then the major product of Uttaradit. The largest Teak tree in the world is found at the Ton Sak Yai Park. The 1500 year old tree measures 9.87 m in circumference and 37 m in height - it has been as tall as 48.5 m high, but was damaged in a storm.

The Queen Sirikit DamDuring the reign of King Rama III Mueang Phichai controlled several Mueang of northern Siam like Nan or Phrae, and even Luang Prabang and Vientiane. At the point where the Nan river became shallow a port was established. As this town grew in importance as an important trade point, in 1887 it was made a Mueang subordinate of Phichai. 1899 the center of Phichai was moved to this new location, which flourished as a trading port and was renamed to Uttaradit in 1915 (literally the Port of the North).

Uttradit is located 491 kilometers from Bangkok and covers an area of 7,838 square kilometers and is divided into the following districts: Muang, Tron, Laplae, Phichai, Tha Pla, Nam Pat, Fak Tha, Ban Khok, and Thong Saen Khan.
::Langsat Day celebrates
LangsatLangsat Day celebrates the province's famous fruit. Langsat-growing has long been the main occupation of the local people. The fair is held in late September each year featuring exhibitions, contests and parades of floats decorated with fruits and flowers, as well as entertainment.

::The Tradition of Buddha Cremation
The Tradition of Buddha Cremation, a religious ritual seen nowhere else, is held at Wat Phra Borom that Thung Yang after Visakha Bucha day in May. It features the re-enactment the funeral ceremony for the Lord Buddha.

The Langsat Tree::Langsat
Langsat is the most famous fruit of Uttaradit. Langsat-growing has long been the main occupation of the local people. The fair is held in late September each year featuring exhibitions, contests and parades of floats decorated with fruits and flowers, as well as entertainment.





Mae Phun Waterfall
:: Amphur Laplae
Laplae
Laplae district can be reached from the provincial town by taking Highway No. 102, taking a right turn after about 3 kilometers onto Highway No. 1041 and continue on for a further 6 kilometers. The site was originally an ancient community during the Ayutthaya Period. It served as a secret hide-out for people in Phrae and Nan who fled from enemy or calamity as its location was sandwiched in between mountains. Today Laplae is an attractive place to visit with interesting ancient sites and hand-crafted, materials. It is also a major producer of Langsat, the province's famous fruit.

Namtok Mae Phun
The Mae Phun waterfall, located at Ban Ton Klua, is about twenty kilometers from town. The dam-like barrier creates multi-level cascades amid pleasant natural surroundings.

Phra Si Phanommat Memorial

The Phra Si Phanommat Memorial, in Laplae district, commemorates a community leader who was highly repeated by the townspeople. The Chinese-descended tax collector on alcohol products contributed tremendously to the development of the community and was rewarded with the rank of Phra Si Phanommat from King Rama V.

Phra Thaen Sila At TempleWat Phra Borom That Thung Yang
Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang is about three kilometers from town on Highway No.102. An old temple, it was once called Wat Mahathat. There is a large, circular-shaped, Ceylonese-style Chedi enshrining a Holy Relic.

Wat Phra Thaen Sila At

A little further from Wat Phra Yun, some 14 kilometers from town is Wat Phra Thaen Sila At. The major feature is the base of a sermon platform built with laterite. The square slab with pattern is believed to have been made during the Sukhothai Period. Annual celebrations are held at the three temples in February.

Wat Phra Yun Phutthabat Yukhon
This temple, near Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang, features a Chiang Saen-style Mondop which covers a pair of holy Footprint. It also houses a Sukhothai-style Buddha statue cast in bronze.

:: Amphur Mueang

Praya Phichai Dap Hak Memorial
Phra Si Phanommat MemorialThe Praya Phichai Dap Hak Memorial is installed in front of the townhall erected in honour of a hero. As governor of Muang Phichai (south of Uttaradit) about 200 years ago during the Thon Buri Period, he valiantly fought with Burmese evaders until one of his swords broke in two. But he prevailed over them; hence the sobriquet Phichai of the Broken Sword.

Uttaradit Provincial Cultural Hall

Once the official residence of the provincial governor, the Uttaradit Provincial Cultural Hall houses important historical relics. A major item is the "Yan Mat", a carved wooden carrying pole made by Late Ayutthaya Period craftsmen.

Wat Klang
Wat Klang, about three kilometers from Muang district at Tambon Ban Kae, is an old temple with beautiful plaster bas-reliefs over the Ubosot. Inside are rare wall murals of the Early Rattanakosin Period style depicting the Jataka and assemblage of celestial beings.

Wat Tha Thanon
Located in town on the Nan River bank is Wat Tha Thanon, which houses Luang Pho Phet, the principal Buddha statue of the province. It is of the Chiang Saen style and cast in bronze.

Wat Thamma Thipatai
Wat Thamma Thipatai at In Chai Mi intersection is where the door panels of the large and ancient Vihan of Wat Phra Fang The Teak Treeare kept. The panels, made of wood, measure 2.2 meter wide x 5.3 meter high. The carved design is of the graceful style of the Late Ayutthaya Period. They are rated as the second best such creation next only to those at Wat Suthat in Bangkok
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Wat Yai Tha Sao
To the east of town about three kilometers away on Samranrun Road is Wat Yai Tha Sao. It features and old chapel with beautiful wood-carved door panels and lintels.

:: Amphur Nam Pat
Sak Yai Forest Park
The Sak Yai Forest Park in Nam Pat district about 80 kilometers from town on Highways Nos. 1045, 1146 and 1047, features the largest teak tree in the world. It has a circumference of 9.87 meters and is believed to be about 1,500 years old. Unfortunately, its top has been broken of by storm but the trunk still stands.

:: Amphur Tha Pla
Khuean Sirikit
Khuean Sirikit at Tha Pla district some 68 kilometers from town on the Uttaradit-Tha Pla Road, is the countrys large earthen dam. Built to dam up the Nan River, the dike is 800 meters long. Beyond the dam is a large lake with beautiful scenery. During the cool season, the attractively landscape terrain bursts out in a profusion of colourful flowers and blooms. There are accommodation and boating services available.

The Queen Sirikit Dam:: Amphur Thong Saen Khan
Bo Lek Nam Phi
Bo Lek Nam Phi is the source of the best quality steel which was used to fashion swords and weapons in the past. Today, there are still two in existence. Ores from these two sources are believed to have been used to make swords for kings only. This ancient site can be reached by going for a distance of 42 kilometers to Thong Saen Khan district and continue for another 14 kilometers on Highway 1245.



Source by TourismThailand.org

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