Suphan Buri Attractions and Travel Guide

Attractions

Krasiao Dam


With a length of 4.25 kilometres and height of 32.5 metres, this country’s longest earthen dam is built on Krasiao Stream in Tambon Dan Chang. Its reservoir, with a maximum water storage of 240 million cubic metres, is also a major fish-breeding site. From the dam, tourists can enjoy a picturesque view of the vast reservoir stretching to Khao Phu Toei. Papaya Salad or Somtam and roasted chicken shops are available nearby the parking lot. For more information, call Krasiao Dam Office at Tel. 0 3559 5120.

Industrial Promotion Centre Region 8

Only a kilometre away from Wat Pa Lelai, on Malai Maen Road opposite Suphan Buri Water park, tourists can enjoy selecting nice home-made handicrafts and souvenir items at reasonable prices such as leather products, costumes and rattan works. The centre opens on weekdays from 10.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m. Contact Tel. 0 3554 5518 - 9 for more information.

Banharn - Jamsai Tower 

Located in the downtown area on Nang Phim Road, this country's first and highest view point tower overlooking Chaloem Phatthara Rachini Park allows tourists to enjoy a bird's eye view over the province at a height of 123.25 metres.  The tower has four view point decks, including ticketing and souvenirs, snack bar and park view souvenir and downtown viewpoint decks, and the fourth panoramic viewpoint deck is at a height of 78.75 metres.  Telescopes are available on the decks.  The interior is decorated with murals featuring King Naresuan the Great.

Bueng Chawak
 
Bueng Chawak was originally a part of Tha Chin River. After a period of times, a part or the river branched off to form a crescent shaped lake tht took up some areas of Doem Bang Nang Buat district, Suphan Buri province, and Hankha district, Chai Nat province. In 1994, the Suphan Buri Provincial Authority and H.E.Mr.Banharn Silpa-archa, the Prime Minister, and various sectors, public and private. Initiated the Bueng Chawak Chalerm Phra Kiet  Development Project to celebrate His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's on his 50th Year Accession to the Throne.

The lake was excavated to dam up 10 million cubic meters of freshwater to irrigate 6,500 rais (10,400,000 sq m.) of agricultural land. The surrounding areas were developed into other projects such as the Wildlife Extension Center (Department of Livestock Development), a garden of indigenous vegetables, and an exhibition center for aquatic animals.

Buffalo Village 
 
The theme village is located at kilometre 115-116 of Highway 340. Occupying over a 100-rai (40-acre) plot of land, the Buffalo Villages feature the rural lifestyle in the central region such as Thai farmer villages, rice-threshing ground water, buffalo ranch, traditional Thai houses on stilts. Visitors can enjoy exploring various corners, which feature different local wisdom such as Thai medical knowledge, traditional Thai massage, local herbs, and Thai astrology. Visitors can enjoy 30- minute buffalo shows at 11.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

The Buffalo Villages open from 9.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. on weekday and 9.30 a.m.-6.30 p.m. on weekends. Admission is 300 baht each. For more information, contact Bangkok office at Tel. 0 2619 6326 to 9 or Suphan Buri office at Tel. 0 3558 1668, or visit the websitewww.buffalovillages.com

Wat Phra Non 

Located in Tambon Phihan Daeng, on the bank of Tha Chin River north of Wat No Phutthangkun, the temple built in the Rattanakosin period, is famed for its large fish sanctuary that occupies some part of the river as well as beautiful shady park which is the main recreational area of the province.
The image hall or Wihan of Wat Phra Non houses a special reclining Buddha image carved from granite about 2 metres long. While most reclining Buddha images lie on one side, the Buddha image here lies supine.

Don Chedi Monument 

The monument is located in Tambon Don Chedi, on Highway 322, 31 kilometres from downtown. The royal monument of King Naresuan the Great and the pagoda were built to commemorate the victory over the Burmese troops. In January 1592, he defeated Phra Maha Upparacha, the Burmese Crown Prince in a royal duel on elephant back; as a result, the Siamese kingdom regained its sovereignty from the occupation of Burma.

The Royal Thai Army renovated the pagoda in 1952, and built a new pagoda over the ancient one. The new pagoda is 66 metres high and 36 metres wide. His Majesty the King presided over the worshipping and opening ceremony on 25 January 1959. Thus, it has become the Royal Thai Army Day since then. A large celebration is held annually around the monument.

About 100 metres from the monument, people also flock to worship the statues of King Naresuan the Great and his elder sister Phra Suphankanlaya in a shrine in the compound.

Tham Weruwan 

The cave is in the compound of Wat Wang Khan, 14 kilometres away from Amphoe Dan Chang, and one kilometre from the entrance of Phu Toei National Park. Concrete stairs of 61 steps allow visitors to access the cave entrance easily. With electric lighting, tourists can enjoy exploring the cave and witness the beautiful formation of stalactites and stalagmites. The cave houses a Buddha image in the Pa Lelai posture. In the temple compound, district official have set up a bamboo garden in honour of Their Majesties where over 10 bamboo species are grown.

Phu Toei National Park

The park acquires a total area of 198,422 rai (79,368.8 acres), covering Ong Phra Forest, Khao Phu Rakam Forest, and Khao Huai Phlu Forest of Amphoe Dan Chang, Suphan Buri Province as well as Tham Khao Wong Forest Park of Amphoe Ban Rai, Uthai Thani Province. The lush forest with a lot of flora and fauna is a major watershed of Suphan Buri and Kanchanaburi. The mountain range of Phu Toei is home of thousands of mountain pines and also the best viewing point. Attractions in the park can be divided into two groups, according to its units as follows:

Unit 1 (Phu Toei) The unit is located at Ban Pa Khi; Amphoe Dan Chang, on Highway 333, 18 kilometres before arriving at Phu Toei National Park. The unit comprises a camping ground and exhibition about the forest. Phu Toei National Park Headquarters (ที่ทำการอุทยานแห่งชาติพุเตย) The headquarters is located at Ban Huai Hin Dam, Tambon Wang Yao, Amphoe Dan Chang, 12 kilometres from Unit 1.

Lauda Shrine The shrine is located between Unit 1 and the headquarters. It was built to commemorate the 223 passengers of Lauda Air who died in the plane crash on 26 May 1991.

Mountain Pine The mountain pine forest grows up naturally on the mountain range of Phu Toei 12 kilometres from Unit 1. Four-wheel drive vehicles can only go for 10 kilometres and then trek to the rest. The trail cuts through picturesque viewpoints and pine hill. Camping can be done in the pine forest.

Giant Cycad tree . The big cycad trees grow on Phu Toei mountain, dotting around the pine mountain forest. At a height of 6-8 metres, each cycad tree is 200-300 years old.

Namtok Taphoen Khi The waterfall is 33 kilometres from the headquarters and 51 kilometres from Amphoe Dan Chang. The two-tier waterfall cascades all year round to nourish the forest and Karen village, which has settled there for over 200 years. Lush forests allow naturalists to enjoy ecotourism and adventure.

Taphoen Khi Karen Village Located nearby the waterfall, the drug-and-drink-free village is Buddhist. In the full moon period of the 5th lunar month, the village holds a large celebration for three days and three nights to worship Chulamani, the sacred place of worship made from sharpened bamboo at the village’s ground.

Unit 2 (Phu Krathing) The unit is located in Ban Wang Hora of Amphoe Dan Chang. Around the unit are:
Lam Taphoen Reservoir The large reservoir is next to the unit.

Namtok Phu Krathing The waterfall is 7 kilometres from the unit, quite near to the reservoir.

Travelling to and accommodation at the Phu Toei National Park.
The park is 80 kilometres away from Amphoe Dan Chang, or 160 kilometres from downtown Suphan Buri. Motorists can get there via Highway 333, pass Tham Khao Weruwan and Ban Pa Khi. Unit 1 (Phu Toei) is 3 kilometres from Ban Pa Khi. Then get through tough road conditions, so high efficient four-wheel drives are recommended.
The park’s office is 14 kilometres in the direction of Amphoe Ban Rai, Uthai Thani province. You can turn left through Ban Wang Khun and drive for another 14 kilometres, or about 50 kilometres from Amphoe Dan Chang.
The park provides a natural and environmental study centre and camping ground. For more information, call Unit 2 (Phu Krathing) at Tel. 0 3552 9215 or Khao Son Unit at Tel. 0 1934 2240.
Tham Nakhi, Tham Mi Noi, Tham Yoi Raya, and Tham Pha Yai These caves are only 2 kilometres away from the headquarters. Visitor can explore the caves with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Adventurers can enjoy trekking.

Wat No Phutthangkun or Wat Makham No

The calm temple, built in the early Rattanakosin period, is located 2 kilometres north of Wat Phra Loi along Highway 3507 on the west bank of the Tha Chin River. Buddhists flock there for admiring beautiful murals in the old Ubosot. Painted in 1848 during the reign of King Rama III but still remains in excellent condition, the delicate murals feature the story of Lord Buddha’s life.

Agricultural Promotion and Development Centre

Located in Tambon Phlapphla Chai. Visitors can go through U Thong-Dan Chang Road for 6 kilometres and turn left across a bridge at the sugar factory. Keep on for 10 kilometres, the centre is on the left. As the centre was established to develop agriculture and plants, visitors can be excited by new technologies such as tissue culture, nursery, and plant distribution. The centre has 7 computer-controlled nurseries. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 3555 1399 ext.

Soiless Cultivation Centre

Located at Mu 6, Tambon Wang Nam Sap on Highway 340, the country’s largest soiless plantation acquires an area of 200 rai. Visitors can enjoy exploring modern culturing technology applied for local vegetables and temperate vegetables on soiless plantation. The vegetables are grown on sponge, sand, pebbles sawdust, or on a hydroponics system. As the vegetables are grown without pesticide, and chemicals, the consumer can enjoy it safely. The centre also feeds different kinds of freshwater fishes. Visitors can enjoy selecting fresh chemical-free vegetables and One Tambon One Product items. The centre opens daily from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. A guide service is available. For more information, call Bangkok office at Tel. 0 2435 0400, Suphan Buri office at Tel. 0 3556 2200 to 1, 0 1930 0000.

Old Market by Tha Chin River

The market is located on Highway 340, by Tha Chin River next to Amphoe Sam Chuk District Office. This Chinese community and old-fashioned market with wooden shophouses remain in Thai original style a century ago. Visitors may be surprised to see a photograph shop, which remains taking pictures by a century-old camera, herbal drugstore, or enjoy tasting local sweets, sipping old-fashioned local-style coffee by the river. The three-storey building dedicated to be a museum can draw visitors back to the yesteryears by different photographs featuring the way of life in the last era.

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat

This ancient temple is located on Somphan Khong Road, 300 metres off Malai Maen Road in Tambon Rua Yai, on the western Bank of the Tha Chin River. The temple, whose history dates back not less than 600 years ago, was once in the heart of the ancient town Suphannaphum. The main stupa once housed relics of the Lord Buddha, but it was raided for treasure and neglected in ruins. The main target of the raiders was the famous version of Suphan Buri’s votire tabletss, which are among the top five sought-after series of votire tablets of Thailand.

The stupa was built from bricks but without cement works. Thus, archaeologists presumed that this stupa is the art from the U Thong Suphannaphum period, the pre-Ayutthaya art.

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