:: Amphoe Laplae
Laplae
Laplae district can be reached from the provincial town
by taking Highway No. 102, taking a right turn after about 3 kilometres
onto Highway No. 1041 and continue on for a further 6 kilometres.
The site was originally an ancient community during the Ayutthaya
Period. It served as a secret hide-out for people in Phrae and Nan
who fled from enemy or calamity as its location was sandwiched in
between mountains. Today Laplae is an attractive place to visit
with interesting ancient sites and hand-crafted, materials. It is
also a major producer of Langsat, the province's famous fruit.
Namtok Mae Phun
The Mae Phun waterfall, located at Ban Ton Klua, is about
twenty kilometres from town. The dam-like barrier creates multi-level
cascades amid pleasant natural surroundings.
Phra Si Phanommat Memorial
The Phra Si Phanommat Memorial, in Laplae district, commemorates
a community leader who was highly repeated by the townspeople. The
Chinese-descended tax collector on alcohol products contributed
tremendously to the development of the community and was rewarded
with the rank of Phra Si Phanommat from King Rama V.
 Wat
Phra Borom That Thung Yang
Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang is about three kilometres
from town on Highway No.102. An old temple, it was once called Wat
Mahathat. There is a large, circular-shaped, Ceylonese-style Chedi
enshrining a Holy Relic.
Wat Phra Thaen Sila At
A little further from Wat Phra Yun, some 14 kilometres from
town is Wat Phra Thaen Sila At. The major feature is the base of
a sermon platform built with laterite. The square slab with pattern
is believed to have been made during the Sukhothai Period. Annual
celebrations are held at the three temples in February.
Wat Phra Yun Phutthabat Yukhon
This temple, near Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang, features
a Chiang Saen-style Mondop which covers a pair of holy Footprint.
It also houses a Sukhothai-style Buddha statue cast in bronze.
:: Amphoe Muang
 Praya
Phichai Dap Hak Memorial
The Praya Phichai Dap Hak Memorial is installed in front
of the townhall erected in honour of a hero. As governor of Muang
Phichai (south of Uttaradit) about 200 years ago during the Thon
Buri Period, the valiantly fought with Burmese evaders until one
of his swords broke in two. But he prevailed over them. Hence the
sobriquet Phichai of the Broken Sword.
Uttaradit Provincial Cultural Hall
Once the official residence of the provincial governor,
the Uttaradit Provincial Cultural Hall houses important historical
relics. A major item is the "Yan Mat", a carved wooden
carrying pole made by Late Ayutthaya Period craftsmen.
Wat Klang
Wat Klang, about three kiometres from Muang district at
Tambon Ban Kae, is an old temple with beautiful plaster bas-reliefs
over the Ubosot. Inside are rare wall murals of the Early Rattanakosin
Period style depicting the Jataka and assemblage of celestial beings.
Wat Tha Thanon
Located in town on the Nan River bank is Wat Tha Thanon,
which houses Luang Pho Phet, the principal Buddha statue of the
province. It is of the Chiang Saen style and cast in bronze.
Wat Thamma Thipatai
Wat Thamma Thipatai at In Chai Mi intersection is where
the door panels of the large and ancient Vihan of Wat Phra Fang
are kept. The panels, made of wood, measure 2.2 metre wide x 5.3
metre high. The carved design is of the graceful style of the Late
Ayutthaya Period. They are rated as the second best such creation
next only to those at Wat Suthat in Bangkok.
Wat Yai Tha Sao
To the east of town about three kilometres away on Samranrun
Road is Wat Yai Tha Sao. It features and old chapel with beautiful
wood-carved door panels and lintels.
:: Amphoe Nam Pat
Sak Yai Forest Park
The Sak Yai Forest Park in Nam Pat district about 80 kilometres
from town on Highways Nos. 1045, 1146 and 1047, features the largest
teak tree in the world. It has a circumference of 9.87 metres and
is believed to be about 1,500 years old. Unfortunately, its top
has been broken of by storm but the trunk still stands.
:: Amphoe Tha Pla
 Khuean
Sirikit
Khuean Sirikit at Tha Pla district some 68 kilometres from
town on the st1:Street w:st="on">Uttaradit-Tha Pla
Road, is the countrys large earthen dam. Built to dam up the Nan
River, the dike is 800 metres long. Beyond the dam is a large lake
with beautiful scenery. During the cool season, the attractively
landscape terrain bursts out in a profusion of colourful flowers
and blooms. There are accommodation and boating services available.
:: Amphoe Thong Saen Khan
Bo Lek Nam Phi
Bo Lek Nam Phi is the source of the best quality steel which
was used to fashion swords and weapons in the past. Today, there
are still two "wells" in existence. Ores from these two
sources are believed to have been used to make swords for kings
only. This ancient site can be reached by going for a distance of
42 kilometres to Thong Saen Khan district and continue for another
14 kilometres on Highway 1245.
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