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 Sakhon
Nakhon town sits at the edge of the 32-square-kilometre
Nong Han Lake (Thailand's largest natural lake). The whole
province is filled with lakes and rivers, offering a different
in landscape to the rest of the Northeast.
Temple attractions include Wat Phra That
Choeng Chum, one of the Northeast's most sacred spots, whose
main chedi was built over 10th century Khmer prang. Wat Pa
Suthawat has a small museum dedicated to the famous meditation
monk, Phra Acharn Man Bhuritatto. Wat Phra That Narai Cheng
Weng has an old Khmer prang, and many stone carvings.
The province marks the end of Buddhist Lent
with great festivity, involving a procession of intricately
carved wax shrines (castles) and exciting boat racing on Nong
Han Lake. Phu Phan National Park, close to the border with
Kalasin, has some well-maintained hiking trails through its
mountains, two popular waterfalls and a variety of birdlife.
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Wax
Castle Procession
