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Phra Phutthabat
Shrine The name of this shrine literally means the Buddha's Footprints
which are housed in the Mondop located on the shelf of Suwan Banphot Hill
or Satchaphan Khiri Hill, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat 31 kilometers from the
provincial township area. From Saraburi one takes a left turn and travels
one kilometer before arriving at Amphoe Phra Phutthabat site. The footprint
was discovered in the reign of King Songtham of Ayutthaya. There are two
annual fairs celebrating the footprints: The first one falls on the 8th
waxing moon day to the 1st waning moon day of the 3rd lunar month; and
the second falls on the 8th waxing moon day to the 1st waning moon day
of the 4th lunar month.
Phra Phutthachai
This literally means the Buddha's Shadow which is located on the Bangkok-Saraburi
Road at Km.102 where a right turn is to be made for a distance of four
kilometers; then take a left turn to the monastery where one can follow
the sign clearly leading to the location in the foot hill area of Patthawi
Hill, Tamhon Nong Pla Lai. The main attraction is the shadow of a Buddha
image seen on a cliff wall and one can access there through a spiral staircase;
the surroundings of that place are very pleasant and shady.
Tham Krabok
Buddhist Monk Sanctuary This place, famous for its treatment provided
against narcotics addiction, is located in the area of Pong Prap Mountain
Range, Tambon Khun Khlon, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat 25 kilometers along Paholyothin
Road from Saraburi township area.
Muak Lek
Arboretum This arboretum is located 36 kilometers from Saraburi on
Friendship Highway in back of the shops selling the products of the Dairy
Farm Organization. It occupies an area of 375 rai situated at the middle
point between Amphoe Muak Lek of Changwat Saraburi and Amphoe Pak Chong
of Changwat Nakhon Ratchasima.
Nam Tok
Sao Noi or Ched Sao Noi This waterfall is accessible through the same
road to Nam Tok Muak lek but one travel further for nine kilometers. The
waterfall has many levels and the surrounding is naturally beautiffil
with a spacious shady swimming area.
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