Samur
A province with an ancient civilisation, evidence of which can be seen
at the Pha Taem and Pha Mon cliffs overlooking the Mekong River,
where prehistoric cave paintings date back 3,000 years. The
architecture around the town reflects an influence of Laos and
Cambodia, such as at Wat Thung Si Muang. Wat Nong Pa Pong is
renowned as the forest retreat or revered monk Acharn Cha, who built
the temple opposite, Wat Pa Nanachart as a centre for foreign monks
to study meditation. The Candle Festival held at the beginning of
Buddhist Lent in July is very special.
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Location
& Access
629 kms east of Bangkok., in the
southeast corner of Isarn
bordering Cambodia and Laos.
There are daily flights and trains
from Bangkok, while it is a
10-hour journey by bus via
Nakhon Ratchasima.
Geography
This giant province is mainly flat
land, rich in natural resources.
The Moon River flows across the
centre of the province, into the
Mekong River which acts as a
natural border with Laos. There
are highlands and mountains in
the east and south.
Borders
North : Amnat Charoen
South : Cambodia
East : Laos
West : Yasothon and Si Sa Ket
Highlights
Attractions: Pha Taem cliff, Wat
Thung Si Muang, Wat Nong Bua,
Wat Pa Nanachart
Souvenirs: Khong and Moon
river fishes, deep-fried frog skin,
traditional Isarn food, Chinese
sausage, naam (local sausage),
moo yor (pork sausage), moo
yong (dried pork powder) and
dried coconut, silk, handmade
cotton, mon kit ( traditional
patterned pillow), pottery,
earthenware, gold jewelry.
Festivals: Candle Festival (July) |
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