Tourist Uttaradit

LABLAE DISTRIC

Lablae District is about 8 kms. Far from Mueang Uttaradit District. The word “Lablae” according to assumption formerly the citizens of Mueang Phrae and Muang Nan had escaped enemies and hid themselves and later formed up community there. As the terrain is thick rain forest, so strangers are who not accustomed to the terrain would easily get lost their way. Mueang Lablae is a rural village,It has been famous since long time ago with a fertile land for farming. Most of Lablae villagers engage in farming and planting. The produces that has earned income and fame for Mueang Lablae is langsat, durian, and shallot. Besides, at free time after gardening, farming end paddy planting villagers of Muang Lablae also produce handicrafts for sale to earn supplemental income for the family such as Teenchok cloth weaving, blanket, Tongkong sweeper which has brought fame to Mueang Lablae as well. Lablae villagers live peacefully and they are generous with warm welcoming that impresses visitors.

Is about 200 meters away from Wat Phrataen Sila-at. This is an ancient temple which has been in in existence along with Wat Phrataen Sila-at and is located on the same hill but on different doi. As meters high above ground and have lotus base supporting and there is a Mondhop covering the Buddha footprint. At the side of mondhop there is remnant of laterite stone, which is the base of old, chedi having the shape like Khaobin shape of Sukhothai period. In the area of this Wat Phrayuen Buddhabahtyukol still there is a small vihara where Maravichai posture bronze casted Buddha image is situated. It is Sukhothai art Buddha image called “Luang Phor Buddharangsi”

Located at Moo 6, Ban Phrataen, Tambon Thoongyang about 14 kms. away from the province. The feature of Phrataen is a rectangular late ritestone with a width of 8 feet and a height of 3 in. having accessory pattern evidencing of being Buddha throne. It is assumed to have been built in Sukhothai period. Inside the viharn in addition to being the place where the Phrataen is situated, still there is many Sukhothai period Buddha Images. The door of viharn is very beautiful Lai Kanok (Thai design) carved wood.

This museum is located in the area of Wat Phrataen Sila-at within the old Northern Thai style sermon hall of monastery. Phra Chalermsilp Chayapalo established the project. In front, flower plants and herb garden are located. Downstairs souvenirs, gifts and herbs are available to purchase while upstairs the local museum is located displaying typical cotton weaving machines, basketry, ancient household utilities, herbs and ancient herbal blending machine, and Chinese style ceramic by groups.Ancient Buddhist Pulpits and wooden Buddha images can also been sent. The museum is open from 08.00 to 17.00 hrs.

Is located on the slope of the hill of the opposite side of Wat Phranorn Buddhabahtyukol.The temple has large naga (snake) stair leading up to the area of the temple which is an ancient temple spired roof where the Reclining Buddha image is placed inside. The door is carved wood primed with black lacquer and covered with gold plate. This place is respected by villagers as being a sacred anoient place which is in existent along with Wat Phrataen Sila-at and Wat Phrayuen Buddhabahtyukol.

	Is located in the area of Tambon Failuang as Wat Donsak. The Chedi is of Ceylon style, which was built to cover the old chedi. Regarding Phra Ubosot, the door and the gablehas carved wood pattern. Inside the Phra Ubosot there is beautiful Sukhothai art Buddha image as presiding image.

Is located at Moo. 3 Tambon Failuang, about 9 kms. away from the province. This temple was built was built toward the end of Ayutthaya being the capital period. It was delicately built with Chiengsaen mixed with Sukhothai style architecture. The door of this vihara is made of wood fretwork in Kanok (Thai design) and having some himaphan animals sporadically placed in several places with delicate and very beautiful postures, the pattern of the left and right door panels differs but when the door is closed the pattern matches well with each other exactly this means that the craftsmen in that period had very high level of artistic craftsmanship. The doorpost has Kanok pattern alternatively with Kanok Karmpoo andKanok Bai Ted. The gable is decorated with wood in pictures decorated with white colorglass of Ayutthaya style. Inside the temple is very shady.

	Is located inside Mueang Thoongyang adjoining west side town wall. Phra Chedi is Ceylon style round. Mural painting in Phra Vihara is believed to have been painted in Ayutthaya period in Visakhabuja day, the day of full moon of the 6th month, imitating cremation festival for Bud

Is located at Tambon Thoongyang, about 7 kms. away from the province. This is an ancient town of Sukhothai period. Vieng Chaongo is located inside Mueang Thoongyang with an area of about 30 rais. It is located in the area of the hill that has a slope downward from the area of Wat Phrataen Silaasn. It has 2-3 layers of moats and town wall. Mueang Thoongyang has very large size covering the area of Khao Nangthong up to the area of lowland plain Ban Phailom.

From the legend titled Sangthong and story told by villagers Vieng Chaongo is the town of Sangthong and Nang Rojana who were deported by Thao Samol from Mueang Thoongyang and from the evidence of 3 layers of town wall including antiques that have been discovered by excavation at several places, it is assumed that the area of Vieng Chaongo has been place ofhabitation of pre-historic men before.

	Located in Moo 7, Ban Thong Lablae, Tambon Fai Luang, about 12 kms. Away from town, could be accessible by route No.1043 from the district. As the first ruler of Mueang Lablae, Chao Fah Ham Kumarn is considered as one of the province’s important historic figures. On the hill,behind this monument there is the way leading up to the good viewpoint,beautiful landscapeof Mueang Lablae .

	This weir is located in the same area of Chao Fah Ham Ku Marn Prince Statute,considered the first Royal weir of Thailand given by King Rama V (Phra Piya Maharaj). Now, the locality is called Fai Luang locality (Tambon Fai Luang).

	Is located at Ban Tonklua, Tambon Mae Pool, along No. 1041-1043 Highway about 20 kms. away from the province. It is multi levelled high waterfall with beautiful natural surroundings and a sala (Pavillion) for sitting and resting to view the scenery of Mae Poolwaterfall clearly. It is a tourist spot, which is near the town and has very convenient and comfortable access road.