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Chanuman
Phana
Hua Taphan
Senangkhanikhom
Lue Amnat
Muang
Amphoe Chanuman
Rapids in Mekong River
Chanuman is a peaceful district about 80 kilometres from
the provincial town where the land run along side the Mekhong River
for a distance of 38 kilometres, affording a wonderful view of the
natural scenery of both side of the river. Rapids emerge during
the dry season (February-May).
Amphoe Phana
Don Chao Pu
This is a forest park with assorted plants and serves as
habitat to large groups of monkeys.
Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit
 This
temple is 40 kilometres from Amnat Charoen on Highway 212 and 2134.
The temple consists of the Lanna architecture chapel, houses a Buddha
image in the attitude of Subduing Mara, which is believed to be
the most beautiful Buddha image in the northeastern region. Designed
with the influence of Laotian and Lanna arts in 1720, the Buddha
image shows a blend of local art dating around the 23rd Buddhist
century.
Amphoe Hua Taphan
Ban Kham Phra Handicraft Centre
 On
the Hua Taphan-Amnat Charoen highway about 2 kilometres north of
the Hua Taphan district office or 37 kilometres from the provincial
town offers handicraft products made by housewives groups. Items
available include the Khit fabric and items made from Khit materials.
Amphoe Senangkhanikhom
Phu Sa Bua National Park
This national park is at km. 24-26 of Highway No. 2227,
some 60 kilometres from Amnat Charoen centre. It covers a mountainous
area of 252 square kilometres. Its rich and fertile jungles are
habitats to a great number of different plantlife. There are several
large stone flatlands in different locations locally called “Dan”.
Major attractions in the park include:
Phu Pha Taem is a cliff adorned with prehistoric paintings,
dating back to 3,000-4,000 years ago. The cliff-face itself looks
somewhat lile a caves because of rock slides.
Pha Maklua and Phu Pha Hom are suitable for viewing the
surrounding.
Phu Sa Dok Bua is 423 metre high. Atop the mount are several
rocky depressions, each measuring about 2-5 metre wide filled with
different genres of water lilies throughout the year. Nearby is
a large cave which used to be the hide-out of Communist followers.
Amphoe Lue Amnat
Wat Pho Sila
This is a temple at Lue Amnat district. It houses the Dvaravati
sand-stone battlements with carving of flowers and leaves with bloom
lotus at their bases.
Amphoe Muang
Chitsakon Agricultural Centre
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 activities.
Phra Mongkhon Ming Mueang
 This
Buddha image is housed in Wat Dan Phra Bat. The temple is situated
3 kilometres from town on the left-hand side of Highway 212. This
Buddhist sanctuary built amidst the green trees of Phra Mongkhon
Ming Mueang, 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
This 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.
Wat Tham Saeng Phet
 This
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.
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