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Phra
Mongkhon Ming Muang and Phuttha Utthayan Khao Dan Phra Bat
is located 3 kilometres from town on the left-hand side of Highway 212.
A Buddhist sanctuary built amidst green trees houses a Buddha image in
the attitude of Subduing Mara decorated with golden mosaic tiles, designed
by Chit Buabut cast in 1965. It is a very beautiful Buddha image.
Phuttha
Utthayan Reservoir Three kilometers away from town, this huge
reservoir under the Irrigation Department offers a beautiful scenery.
It is an ideal place to visit with resorts and food shops scattered all
around.
Wat
Tham Saeng Phet is a meditation sanctuary, the school of Phra
Achan Cha Suphattho, the late abbot of Wat Nong Pa Phong in Ubon Ratchathani.
It is about 10 kilometres from town, on Amnat Charoen-Khemmarat Road and
two kilometres on a side road before the end of the highway. The large
temple area consists of the hilltop chapel with a principal Buddha image.
The temple is set amidst rocks which reflect the light and sparkle like
diamonds. Monks of different nationalities come here for meditation.
Wat
Phra Lao Thep Nimit is on Highway 209 about 2 Kilometres from
Amphoe I'hana centre. It is in old temple. Phra Lao Thep Nimit, an ancient
Buddha image, is housed in the beautiftil ordination hall built in authentic
Northeasetern style. The ordination hall is about 200 years old. The principal
sacred Buddha image, in the attitude of Subduing Mara is lacquered and
gilded.
Don
Chao Pu Forest Park is a dense forest near Amphoe Phana with
many kinds of trees that are over 100 years old. This shady and quiet
forest in the habitat of a large number of monkeys.
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