 Sights
Phra That Cherng Chum (พระธาตุเชิงชุม). It is built to cover footprints of four Buddhas namely Phra Kakusantha, Phra Konakom, Phra Kassapa, and Phra Kodom or Phra Sri Ariyametrei ( The present Lord Buddha). Next to the Phra That is the chapel that houses Luang Por Ong Saen, a sacred Buddha statue of the province.
Nong Harn. (หนองหาร) At the depth between 3-8 metres, the lake facilitates agriculture, livestock farming and fishery of the people around it. There are more than 20 islets in the lake such as Ko Don Sawan, the biggest islet where deserted temple and ancient Buddha images are located.
Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Park. (สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์) The park’s compound includes an ancient pond, called Sra Pangthong. The park comprises beautiful flower and tree, jungle area, water park, rock garden, exercising area and 69 metres high fountain.
The 60th anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen Park. (สวนเทิดพระเกียรติ ๖๐ พรรษา มหาราชินี) The park comprises botanical garden, pavilion, fountain, viewpoint and bird sanctuary.
Freshwater Fish Aquarium. (สถานแสดงพันธุ์ปลาน้ำจืด) Located on Sai Sawang Rd., the Freshwater Fishery Station, the aquarium features different species of endemic freshwater fish species in Isan.
Sakon Nakhon Cultural Centre. (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมจังหวัดสกลนคร) The centre features tools, belongings, history and document of different ethnic group.
Phra That Dum. (พระธาตุดุม) The lone Stupa is built with lateriste in the same period as Phra That Narai Jeng Veng, but the stupa is smaller without base. The lintel featuring God Vishnu in reclining position is placed on the northern arch. Furthermore, there are carving regarding gods riding different animals over the Rahu.
The museum of Archan Man Purithattha Thera. (พิพิธภัณฑ์บริขารอาจารย์มั่น ภูริทัตตเถระ) The museum house bronze statue of Archan Man Purithatto and the glass box that houses his ash that turns into crystal. The display, including his tools, is placed in marble altar and his history is shown nearby.
Sapan Khom or Sapan Hin. (สะพานขอม หรือสะพานหิน) It is considered as an ancient bridge to link Sakon Nakhon and the countryside as this area once was swamp. The present bridge is make from laterite, replacing the old one that was removed for road construction.
Phra That Narai Jengveng Stupa. (ปราสาทพระธาตุนารายณ์เจงเวง) The lone stupa is built from sandstone on laterite base and carved beautifully. Its lintel feature Lord Krisna killing Lion in Bapuan Khmer art. The Art appears on this stupa is quite similar to many Khmer ruins found in Isan.
Phu Phan Rajanivet Palace. (พระตำหนักภูพานราชนิเวศน์) The palace is the royal residence of His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen and royal family during the mission in Northeast Thailand.
Phu Phan National Park. (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูพาน) The park features limestone mountain and different forest such as deciduous dipterocarp forest, jungle rain forest, or mixed deciduous forest. Wildlife found in the park include langur, civet, and slow loris.
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