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Amphoe Ubolratana
Bang Saen II and Hat Chom Thong
Bang Saen II and Hat Chom Thong the beaches are in Ban Hin
Phoeng, Tambon Tha Ruea, 53 kilometres from downtown Khon Kaen.
As part of the lake over Ubolratana Dam, the beaches are quite picturesque
particularly when the sun sets behind the mountain ranges. There
are various water sports available such as water bicycle, banana
boat, and scooter. Visitors can enjoy fish a menu of freshly caught
from the lake. During the holidays, the beaches are always quite
lively.
Phu Kao-Phu Phan Kham National Park
Phu Kao-Phu Phan Kham National Park The park acquires a
total area of 320 square kilometres or 201,250 rai, in Amphoe Ubolratana
and Amphoe Non Sang of Nong Bua Lam Phu province. Most area is deciduous
dipterocarp forest, which always changes its hue by early November.
The national park headquarters at Phu Phan Kham by the lake has
a picturesque sunset view. Camping ground is available. The attractions
in the park include traces of a pre-historical community of the
same period as Ban Chiang such as cave paintings and carvings footprints
of dinosaurs that are presumed to be the same species as those found
in Phu Wiang.
How to get there: from Khon Kaen, head for Ubolratana Dam until
reaching Ubolratana Market 50 kilometres away. Then go via the Ubolratana-Non
Sang Road, the park headquarters is 6 kilometres away. Motorists
can also reach the park through the Udon Thani-Loei Road, then go
through Amphoe Non Sang and get onto the Sok Chan-Ubolratana Dam
Road. Bus on the route Ubolratana Dam-Non Sang also reach the park.
The buses leave from Ubolratana Market.
Ubolratana dam
Ubolratana dam is the largest multi-purpose dam in the Northeast.
To get there, take Highway No. 2 (Khon Kaen-Udon Thani) for 26 kilometres,
turn left and drive for 24 kilometres. The dams is across the Phong
river at the pass connecting Phu Kao and Phu Phan mountains. The
view at the dam is magnificent. Tourists regularly frequent the
area to look at the lake and sample local delicacies, including
the famous grilled fish famous here.
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