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In amphoe si satchanalai
Si Satchanalai Historical Park, is located on the bank of Yom River at Tambon Muang Kao, Amphoe Si Satchanalai. The ancient town, formerly called "Muang Chailang," was named "Si Satchanalai" during the reign of Phra Ruang Dynasty when new administrative center was established to replace Chaliang. Ruins of 134 monuments have been discovered within the parks, the main attractions are :

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, also called Wat Phra Borommathat Muang Chaliang or Wat Phra Prang, is situated 3 kilometers to the south of the ancient Si Satchanalai's wall. An immense late rite prang on a square base marks the center of the Wat. A steep staircase in front of the huge prang leads to a room where a reliquary is enshrined.

Wat Chang Lom, is an important monument with in the old town of Si Satchanalai. A huge bell-shaped chedi supported by 39 elephants, with 4 of them at 4 cardinal points elaborately decorated, marks the center of the Wat. Above the chedi's base, there are niches enshrining images of the Buddha subduing Mara.

Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo, is on of the most beautiful temples in Sukhothai Province. Chedis of different artistic styles and influence were built within the area of this Wat. Mural paintings, seriously damages, are still to be seen in some chedis.

Wat Suan Kaeo Utthayan Yai, is located near Wat chedi Chet Thaeo with only a dirt road in between. A large image hall lies within this Wat. The monastery is also called Wat Kao Hong or the 9-room temple.

Wat Nang Phaya, is famous for its delicate stucco relief's on the remains of the northwestern wall of the 7-room "vihara" or "image hall" The pillars of this vihara are decorated with unglazed ceramic designs. The central late rite chedi is surrounded by lampposts and accessible by a set of narrow stairs.

Wat Suan Kaeo Utthayan Noi, is the only one monastery within the old town of Si Satchanalai with a brick building in front. The ruins of this Wat consist of a whole laterite image hall with laterite roof.

Wat Khao Phanom Phloeng, is a hilltop temple within the old town of Si Satchanalai. A laterite chedi in the center, a large vihara or image hall in front, and a small sanctuary behind all lie in ruins. Some laterite pillars and a damaged Buddha's images constructed of laterite slabs and coated with mortar are still to be seen.

Wat Khao Suwan Khiri, is also a hilltop temple situated 200 meters away from Phanom Phloeng Hill. A huge bell-shaped chedi on 5-tiered base marks the center of the Wat. Ruins of vihara and chedi and fragments of huge stucco ligures lie scattered on the ground. The similarity between some figures here and those at Wat Chang Lom in the old town of Sukhothai leads to the belief that it was King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai Kingdom who had this temple constructed.

Si Satchanalai Historical Park is open daily between 8.30-16.30 hrs. Admission is 20 baht. Traveling to the park is by taking Highway No.101 to Km.64, turn left and crossing the bridge over the River Yom, Then turn right for another 2 kms.

Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Center, is located at Ban Ko Noi, some 5 kilometers to the north of Si Satchanalai. More than 500 kilns have been excavated up to now. Numerous celadon wares in perfect condition as well as potsherds have been discovered. The kiln is oval in shape with a curved roof and is 7-8 meters wide. The center consists of 2 buildings situated on the kiln site area with 2 kilns : Nos. 42 and 61. There are also exhibitions on artifacts and on the evolution of ancient ceramic wares. The center is open daily during 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-16.00 hrs. Admission is 20 baht. To get there, drive, for some 5 kilometers to the north of Si Satchanalai Historical Park to Ban Ko Noi where the remains of ancient kilns are seen scattered around. The center is also accessible by the provincial Highway No.1201 from Amphoe Si Satchanalai, a distance of 7 kilometers with the buildings located on the left.

Si Satchanalai National Park, originally called Pha Kha (a cogon field), the park covers a very vast stretch of cogon fiel with various natural attractions such as Namtok Tak Duan, Namtok Tat Dao, Namtok Sai Khao, Tham Khang Khao. It is situated 45 kms. from Amphoe Si Satchanalai on Highway No.1201 to Ban Nong 0, turn right to Ban Sarachit then take Ban Kaeng-Ban Pak Kayang-Ban Pa Kha route till reaching the park's office. Accommodations within the park available a National Parks Division, Royal Forestry department, Tel.5790529,5794842

Loi Krathong and Candle Festival, held annually on the full moon day of the 12th lunar month, the festival was revived in 1977 with an aim to resurrect the Loi Krathong Festival amid the atmosphere of ancient Sukothai dating back more than 700 years. The entertainments planned for the festival include krathong competition, Nang Nopphamat contest (a beauty contest in Thai costumes), and a spectacular procession.

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