City Attractions

Wat Tham Saeng Phet is a meditation sanctuary. It is about 11 kilometres from town, on Amnat Charoen-Khemmarat Road and three kilometres on a side road before the end of the highway. The large temple area consists of the hilltop chapel with a principal Buddha image. The temple is set amidst rocks, which reflect the light and sparkle like diamonds.

Phra Mongkhon Ming Mueang housed in Wat Dan Phra Bat and situated 3 kilometres from town on the left-hand side of Highway 212. A Buddhist sanctuary built amidst the green trees of Phra Mongkhon Ming Muang, designed in the attitude of Subduing Mara and decorated with golden mosaic tiles. The 20 metre-tall Buddha image was moulded in Northern Indian style in 1965. It is the most sacred Buddha image for Amnat Charoen’s people.

The temple also keeps a respected Buddha image called Pa La Hai, coincidentally discovered in the pond in 1962 when the temple was under renovation. This Buddha image is believed to bring good fortune to worshippers.

Phuttha Utthayan Reservoir is opposite to Wat Dan Phra Bat, three kilometres away from town. This large reservoir under the Irrigation Department offers beautiful scenery. It is an ideal place to visit with resorts and food shops scattered all around.

Chitsakon Agricultural Centre is located on the outskirts of the town in the Chitsakon Resort. It is a garden of flowering plants, notably the marigolds. Visitors can take part in some agrotourism activities.

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