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Nong Bua Lamphu Province
The province of Nong Bua Lamphun is located north of the Isan plateau and is bordered with the provinces of Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and Loei. It is a relatively new province, having being from Amphoe status in Udon Thani in 1993.
The province is very mountainous and has many beautiful lakeside scenes. The foot of the mountains are the location for a large cave network and many pre-historic archaeological sites have been discovered in the province.

Places of Attraction

King Naresuan the Great StatueThe statue of King Naresuan is located in the centre of town. It was erected to commemorate the King and his army stopped here on their way to attack Vientiane in 1574.

Wat Tham SuwannakhuhaThis temple is located in Amphoe Suwannakhuha, about 50 km from Nong Bua Lam Phu. Commonly called simply Wat Tham, it was built in 1572 by a king of Vientiane.

Wat Tham Klong PhenThe temple is located at the foot of the Phu Phan mountain range, about 13km from the township. It was formerly the meditation centre for Phra Achan Luang Pu Khao Analayo, who is well known and respected by Thais nationwide. In the grounds is a small museum that has a statue of Luang Pu Khao and a collection of his utensils.

Erawan CaveThe cave is approached by the 107 steps that ascend to the cave mouth. The inside of the cave is very large and contains many beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. The opening of the cave has a large seated Buddha overlooking the wonderful setting below.