Khao Kradong Park วนอุทยานเขากระโดง is on Khao Kradong which is an extinct volcano. The mouth of the volcano is now a small pool which has water throughout the year. About 6 km. from the city on the Buri Ram - Prakhon Chai Road, the park can be reached via 2 ways which are by car on a concrete road lined with Buddha images in various postures andby a stairway which climbs to a level of 265 meters above sea level. On the mountain top sits Phra Suphatbophit, a large Buddha image sacred to the Buri Ram people. Adjacent to it is an ancient pagoda which houses a replica of Lord Buddha's footprint. The park is under the supervision of the Wildlife Conservation Office of the Royal Forestry Department. Buri Ram Provincial Authorities have developed it into a major tourist spot by conserving nature and the environment in pristine condition. Numerous tourists come here on weekends. |