Amphoe Yang Talat
Lam Pao Dam
This
dam can be reached by taking Highway No. 209 (Kalasin - Maha Sarakham)
for 10 kilometres, turn right and drive for 26 kilometres. This
earth dam is 33 metres high from water level and is 7.8 kilometres
long. The dam is built across the Pao and Huai Yang rivers, creating
a double reservoir. It was built to alleviate floods, help agriculture
and is also used for fish breeding. The beach along the lake is
a popular rest spot for locals.
Suan Sa-on
This is a nature and wildlife education centre to the
east of Lam Pao dam. Suan Sa-on is a natural open zoo with plenty
of wildlife, including the rare red gaur, which is the symbol
of the park.
