Split off from Udon Thani in 1993, Nong Bua Lam Phu is a scenic province
famous for its prehistoric sites. Fossilised shells about 140 million
years old can be seen in the cliffs 10 kilometres outside the main
town;archaeological sites at Kudkwangsoi villages are also  attractions.
Well worth a visit is the huge Erawan Cave, Full of beautiful
stalagmites and stalacitites. A very long stairway leads up to the
cavern, where a large Buddha sits at the entrance.
Wat Tham Klong Phen, a tranquil forest monastery outside of town, is
revered as the home of the famous meditation monk. Luang Phu Khao
Analayo. A museum in the compound is dedicated to the monk. A
beautiful nature reserve is found at Phu Kao Phupan Kham National Park
covering 320 square kilometres, including a large lake formed by Ubon
Ratana Dam, which is a popular fishing area. |
