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Sakon
Nakhon town sits at the edge of the 32-square-kitometre
Nong Han Lake (Thailand's largest natural lake).
The whole province is filled with lakes and rivers, offering
a different in landscape to the rest of the Northeast. |
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Temple
attractions include Wat Phra That Choeng Chum, one of
the Northeast's most sacred spots, whose main chedi was
built over 10th century Khmer prang. Wat Pa Suthawat has
a small museum dedicated to the famous meditation monk,
Phra Acharn Man Bhuritatto. Wat Phra That Narai Cheng
Weng has an old Khmer prang, and many stone carvings. |
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The
province marts the end of Buddhist Lent with great festivity,
involving a procession of intricately carved wax shrines
(castles) and exciting boat racing on Nong Han Lake. Phu
Phan National Park, close to the border with Kalasin,
has some well-maintained hiking trails through its mountains,
two popular waterfalls and a variety of birdlife. |
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