| Noted for its numerous
Khmer- style religious temples scattered all over the
province, Si Sa Ket is one of the most well-known destinations
in notheastern Thailand, with its location about 571
kilometers from Bangkok. It borders with Ubon Ratchathani
in the east and Democratic Kampuchea in the South.
SI SA KET's ATTRACTIONS
Princess Mother Park 1
km. from the province on Kasikam Road, the park is located
in Si Sa Ket Agricultural College, Tambon Nong Khrok,
kmphoe Muang. It is constricted in honour of the Princess
Mother on her 80the birthday anniversary.
Prasat
Hin (stone castle) Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai
just two kilometers away from the Uthumphon Phisai district
office, is located on a high slope on the edge of the
Ban Sa Kamphaeng village. Built of sandstone with carvings
of various scenes, its main gate is inscribed with Khmer
letters. It is thought that the structure was erected
around the 10th Century A.D. during the reign of King
Suriyaworaman, one of the great Khmer rulers.
Prasat
Hin Wat Sa Kamphaeng Noi about fourteen
kilometers further away from the district office, have
been constructed during the same period as the Prasat
Hin Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai
Prasat
Phu Fai twenty kilometers away from
Amphoe Kantharalak to the Southwest, is built of redstone
and rocks extracted from nearby mountains.
Prang
Ku a mellennium-old khmer sanctuary
in Amphoe Prang Ku, is erected with large bricks similar
to the style of Prasat Si Khoraphum in Surin.
Namtok
Samrong Kiat 16 kilometers from Amphoe
Khun Han, is a medium -sized waterfall. The water cascades
down through many levels to a clear pool below, ideal
for swiming. The surrounding area is shady with vines
and tropical flora.
Namtok
Huai Chan small yet beautiful waterfall,
only twelve kilometers away from Amphoe Khan Han. Lush
shrubberies and trees provide cool, shady relaxation
on a picnic.
Khao Mo
I Daeng a mountain situated 80 kilometers
to the south of Amphoe Kanthoralak, contains a Khmer
rock bas - relief depicting a row of 3 sitting persons.
The bas - relief can he traced back over 1,000 years.
From here, the famous stone sanctuary of Khao Phra Vihan
can be seen topping the next mountain 1 kilometer away.
Handicraft
Shopping Souvenirs and handcrafted products
of Si Sa Ket including quality silk and cotton from
Amphoe Uthumphon Phisai and basketworks and miniature
carts from Amphoe Khu Khan are all available at souvenir
shops in Si Sa Ket.
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