Amphoe Muang
King Naresuan the Great shrine
This shrine is in the public park opposite the provincial
hall. It commemorates the time when King Naresuan the Great of
the Ayutthaya period led his troops to Nong Bua Lam Phu in 1574
on the way to helping the king of Hongsawadi fight the city of
Si Sattana Khanahut.
Million-year-old shell fossils
This archaeological site is approximately 10 kilometres
from town on the Nong Bua Lam Phu-Udon Thani road. Mollusk fossils
have been found here buried in sandstone. The fossils are about
140 million years old.
Namtok Thao To Forest Park
This is 3 kilometres from town on the way to Udon Thani.
A road here runs through a mountain. There is a small waterfall
covered with large, shady trees. Nearby is the Chao Pu Lup Shrine
which is worshipped by the locals. Cars passing the shrine usually
honk their horn as a sign of respect and for good luck on their
journey.
Phra Wo Phra Ta City shrine
This shrine is beside Road No. 210 (Nong Bua Lam Phu-Udon
Thani). It was built to honor Nong Bua Lam Phu’s founder.
Pottery-making at Ban Khong Sawan
This pottery village is 17 kilometres from town on the
way to Udon Thani. The villagers here migrated from Ban Wang Thua,
Amphoe Nam Phong, Khon Kaen. The village specialty is making pottery
with designs similar to that in Ban Chiang and using traditional
techniques.
Wat Tham Klong Phen
This temple is at the foot of Phu Phan mountain, 13 kilometres
from town on Highway No. 210 (Nong Bua Lam Phu-Udon Thani), then
2 kilometres on the right. The area was once the site of an ancient
Khmer temple that later became deserted until 1958 when Phra Achan
Luang Pu Khao Analyo turned it into a meditation centre until
his death in 1983. A museum displays his wax figure as well as
his personal items. The temple is very peaceful with a large area
and covered with shady trees and natural rock formations. It is
most suitable for meditation.
