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Eight Mile Rock
Eight Mile Rock is a deep pinnacle that attracts devil rays and the (very) rare whale shark. Its the only site in the area to see pelagics.
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Fishery Station Aquarium
The freshwater aquarium at the Sakon Nakhon Fishery Station displays fish from Nong Han, as well as the Mekong and Songkhram rivers.
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Wat Pa Silawiwek
Its the resident monkeys rather than anything religious or artistic that makes this forest temple on the edge of town worth a visit.
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Wat Lokmoli
A handsome wooden complex dotted with terracotta sculptures, this is one of the most attractive monasteries outside the city walls.
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Chang Phueak Shrine
A small but popular shrine commemorating two white elephants that passed through here on their way to being offered to the king in Bangkok.
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Samakkee Charity Foundation Temple
Full of writhing dragons, Chiang Mais biggest Chinese temple is rapidly expanding, in a huge lot behind the Anusarn Night Market.
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Wat Chomphu
Just north of Th Tha Phae, this calm monastery has a gorgeous gilded stupa with gold elephants, restored as a tribute to the king in 1999.
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Sapan Kom
Across the park from the city monument, the replica Sapan Kom lies along part of a Khmer road leading to Wat Phra That Narai Cheng Weng.
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Chado Cliff
There are great views from Chado Cliff above the main beach; apparently pirates plotted attacks on commercial ships from this viewpoint.
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Wat Phayam
Shrouded in jungle just north of the main pier, on Ko Phayams east coast, youll find a majestic golden Buddha flanked by a three-headed naga .
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Wat Burapa Pa
This gorgeous museum in Wat Burapa Pa-Ao Nuea holds various historical artefacts and local handicrafts; unfortunately, there are very few labels.
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Surin Agriculture Service Centre
This is a sericulture research centre 4km west of town. It is the easiest place around to see the entire silk-making process, from larva to loom.
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Other Temples
Other notable temples include Wat Kam Kor , known for its unique covered walkway, and Wat Phra Non home to the largest reclining Buddha in town.
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All
An all-day market forms at the southern end of town and unites vendors selling hill-tribe handicrafts, shops selling tea and a few basic restaurants.
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Wat Tha Khok
Wat Tha Khok has a bit of history, going back 22 years. It contains an elaborate but slightly ugly bóht and is a popular temple for local functions.
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Wat Yod Kaeo Sivichai
This temple stands out for having an enormous Buddha inside a glass-walled wí·hăhn, and not one, but two small chedi modelled on Phra That Phanom.
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Wat Li
Just off Rte 1 opposite the turn-off to Phayao, this Buddhist temple features a small museum with a decent variety of items from the Chiang Saen era.
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Thai Boat Museum
This interesting little private museum is full of wooden boats, both real and artistic miniatures, many of which still ply Ayuthaya’s rivers today.
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Wat Chi Prasoet
Somewhat unusually for a Thai temple, contemporary stucco work portraying the violent political unrest of 1973 can be viewed at Wat Chi Prasoet .
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Prince Prajak Monument
Udon Thani was founded by Prince Prajak and his name decorates many a street and public building, not only in Udon but in many northern Isan cities.
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