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Nongbua
Lamphu
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.Source:Tourism
Authority of Thailand
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