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Amphoe Muang
Khao Kradong Forest Park
This forest park is 6 kilometres from the city on the Buri
Ram-Prakhon Chai road (Highway No. 219). Khao Kradong is an extinct
volcano that is 265 meters high. The summit of the mountain has
a pool which is believed to be the mouth of the volcano. Around
the area are several plant species worth studying and Phra Suphattharabophit,
an important Buddha image of the province.
Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre
 This
cultural centre is in Buri Ram Rajabhat Institute. It has collections
and displays of artefacts and is a local archaeological, historical
and arts study centre. Exhibitions of the centre include:
- Geography, history and ancient community.
- Elephants and the culture of the Suai people, including tools
used in capturing elephants, items in elephant rituals and photos
of elephant corralling in the old days.
- Local woven clothes.
- Wall mural about the Twelve Month Ceremony of Isan people.
- Pottery and Chinese ceramics found in Buri Ram.
The centre is open from Monday to Friday from 09.00-16.00 hrs.
It is closed on weekends and holidays. For more information, please
contact tel. (044) 611221 ext. 159.
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