After got the impression of Loei , next province that nearby Loei is Phetchabun. Phetchabun is one of the northern provinces of Thailand (in the area between northern and the central of Thailand), neighboring by Loei and Phitsanulok. The province lies in the broad fertile river valley of the Pa Sak River, with mountains of the Phetchabun mountain range to the east and west. It is surrounded by places of interest, many well-known national parks, beautiful waterfalls and great lakes. Phetchabun has several interested tourist attraction like other provinces. There are a lot of popular destinations such as Phu Hin Rong Kla (related with Loei), Phu Thub Burk, Tat Mok, Nam Nao and Khao Kho.
Phu Thub Burk is the newest tourist attraction and the highest moutains of Phetchabun. Although this just opening recently, it still excited the tourists. Because it is cool all year round and with the agriculture plantation, including various flowers which alternately bloom throughout the year.
Tat Mok National Park has a huge waterfall crevices of the mountains creating a beautiful level fall. On both sides of the trails leading up to it are large, shady trees providing a pleasant surroundings.
Nam Nao National Park is immense tract of forest still in its original state and perfect condition. Nam Nao Park is a huge conservation park where people can learn about plants, wild animals or outdoor activities. Visitors can touch with the great nature and a large number of wild animals. Nam Nao is also a paradise of people who love to watch the birds. It is habitat for more than 100 species of birds. The winter is the most popular season that a great deal of tourists usually come to visit because they can touch with the beautiful sea of frog and the alluring of the forest with many varieties of trees.
Khao Kho is made up of mountain ranges which designated to be " Little Switzerland" from many visitors, because of beautiful scenery and cool weather like Switzerland. The park is charming scenery and great weather. In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing point, mist can cool and pleasant with the deciduous trees and cold flowers that attract many tourists. Besides, the tourists can enjoy with the open zoo and hunting areas.
The festival of Phetchabun that takes an interest is “Um Phra Dam Nam festival”. People of the province relate to the river very much. Such closeness is clearly reflected in the widely known festival ceremonies that call " Um Phra Dam Nam" or Dive the Buddha Image into the Water Festival . This event is annually held on the fifteenth day of the waning moon in the 10 th lunar month of during Sat Thai Period at Trai Pum Temple. After the ceremony, the water in the river is respect as sacred. As a result, people swim in it or take the water to drink before the boat racing begins.
