Amphoe Dan Sai
Kaeng Song Khon waterfall
This waterfall, which drops down several rock levels to
a large pool, is located at Ban Hua Na Yung on the Dan Sai-Nakhon
Thai Road (Highway No. 2013) 400 meters past Phra That Si Song
Rak turn right onto another road and proceed for 2 more kilometers.s
Phra That Si Song Rak
Located on the bank of the Man River, 83 kilometers from
Amphoe Mueang, this large Lao-style pagoda similar to that of
Phra That Phanom houses relics of the Lord Buddha. Phra That Si
Song Rak is a plaster-covered brick pagoda with a square base
of 11 meters on each side. The pagoda itself is 32 meters high.
Built in the Ayutthaya period in 1560 as a symbol of camaraderie
between Ayutthaya and Si Sattana Khanahut (Vientiane), the place
it is worth a visit, especially during the Phi Ta Khon celebration
held there every May or June.
Tips for visitors: As the pagoda is built for friendship and
peace, red attire and red flowers are prohibited as the color
denotes violence.
To get there, take Highway No. 203, turn right at the kilometer
66 marker on to Highway No. 2013 and proceed for another 17 kilometers.
Wat
Neramit Wipattasana
The temple is located on a hillside near Phra That Si
Song Rak. Both the ordination hall and pagoda, which are constructed
of laterite, were designed from the imagination of both monks
and novices. On touring the interior visitors will notice a resemblance
to the great temples of Bangkok. Other than a replica of Phra
Phutthachinnarat (of Phitsanulok Province) that is enshrined here,
there is a wax figure of the late Luang Pho Phra Maha Phan Sila
Wisuttho, the founder of the temple.
