At Paknam Pho, the reddish Ping River and greenish Nan River very
visibly join together (with the Wang and Yom rivers) to form the
Chao Phraya River, the main artery of the central plains. Nakhon
Sawan has a number of scenic attractions, the most popular being
Bung Boraphet, a large lake abundant with birds and fish. However,
the province is famed for its colourful Chinese New Year celebrations
each February, with lion dances and dragon parade, |
Location & Access
240 kms north of Bangkok,
accessible via the Asian Highway,
a major stop-off point for buses
and trains heading to Chiang Mai.
Geography
The source of the Chao Phraya
River, where the Ping and Nan
rivers join together, Nakhon
Sawan is a vast plain turning to
forests and hills at its borders.
Borders
North : Kamphaeng Phet and
Phichit
South : Uthai Thani, Chai Nat,
Sing Buri and Lop Buri
East : Phetchabun and Lop Buri
West : Tak and Uthai Thani
Highlights
Attractions: Bung Boraphet, Wat
Chom Khiri Nak Phrot, Khao
Woranat Banphot, source of the
Chao Phraya River
Souvenirs: Chinese cakes, fish
balls, dried fish, Chinese sausages
and carved ivory handicrafts
Festivals: Dragon and Lions
Procession ( February) |
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