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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 Kudkormuey and Kudkwangsoi villages are also
attractions. |
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Well
worth a visit is the huge Erawan Cave, full of beautiful
stalag- mites and stalactites. A very long stairway leads
up to the cavern, where a large Buddha sits at the entrance. |
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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 KaoPhupan Kham National Park covering 320
square kilometers, including a large lake formed by Ubon
Ratana Dam, which is a popular fishing area. |
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