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 Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Preserve Area
covers the areas of Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi and Tak. The sanctuary
has the
 largest area among forests in Thailand and in other Southeast
Asian countries. Its hugeness enables it to hold a diverse range of
plants and animals, many of which are endangered species. The sanctuary
also has a magnificent stream, Huay Kha Khaeng ; the
Chone Waterfall where water runs all year
round and several salt lakes such as Pong Ya and Pong Samor. The
sanctuary is 90 kms. off Muang Uthai Thani. Take Highway 3438 and 15
kms. from the highway's 53 - 54 km mark is the Khao Hin Daeng
check-point. Seventeen km from the check-point is Khao Nang Ram
Research Center, and 14 kms. from the check-point is the Kapuk Kapiang
preservation unit.
For a nature tour at Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife Preserve Area, prior
approval is necessary from the Wildlife Conservation Division of The
Forestry Department at P.O. Box 4 Amphoe Lansak, Uthai Tahni province
61160.
 Khao Pathavi
This mountain, 720 meters long and 253 meters high, is situated at
Tambon Talukda, Amphoe Thaptan, 38 kms. from the township area. Its most
famous is a steep overhanging crag with multi-tired peaks, on the side
of the mountain are 30 caves with cool, ample space and shady trees,
inhabited by groups of monkeys, Stone tools and prehistoric human
skeletons have been discovered at this mountain.
Khao Plara
boding Amphoe Lansak and Amphoe Nongchang, is 40 kms. from the township
and 598 meters high. Nearly perfect prehistoric paintings can be seen on
the west side.
Khao Khong Chai
This is another large and beautiful mountain, locate about 5 kms. from
Amphoe Lan Sak Esher a road branches off on the right for the one
kilometer distance to Khao Thong Chai. The foot hills are always cool
and there are many beautiful caves such as Khon Chai cave, Maha Sombat
cave.etc. inside the mountain, in the evening.
 Siber or
Hinlad Waterfall
at Tambon Thonglang, Amphoe Huaikot, is 80 kms. from the township area.
Khao Phra Phai Rua
This mountain is situated in Amphoe Lan Sak, 60 kms. from Uthai Thani
city. Viewed from a distance, the hill resemble a Chinese junk surround
at the base by a natural most of about 12 meters in width. The side of
the mountain are covered with many species of trees and inside the
mountain there are many caves such as Tham Kaeo, Tham Si Chompu, Tham
Thong Phra Rong, Tham Buddha Satham, Tham Ang Nam Mon, each having their
own particular beauties. Some of them are adorned with beautiful
stalangmites and stalactites. A visit to the caves will require some 4-5
hours to see all the interesting sights. There is electricity for
illumination in the caves, but the authorities should be contacted in
advance to light the caves and payment must be made for the cost of the
electricity.
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Wat
Chantharam or Wat Tha Soong
 an ancient monastery from the Ayutthaya period, is located at moo 2,
Tambon Namseum, 5 kms., along the 3265 Rd. from Amphoe Muang. In the
small main shrine hall of the Wat are mural paintings of many years ago
by the native residents more recently a bigger main shrine hall has been
built, which is decorated beautifully inside with colored glass mosaics.
Wat Sangkat
Ratana Khiri
 This monastery is situated at the foot of Khao Sakae Krang mountain at
the end of Tachang Rd. in the municipality. Phra Buddha Mongkon Saksit,
a treasure of Uthai Thani, is housed inside the viharn. From the
compound, there are stairs leading to the top of Khao Sakae Krang of the
Buddha covered by the Mondop. Nearby is the monument of Somdet Phra
Pathom Borom Maha Chanok of King Rama I, modeled as large as life.
Monument of
Somdet Phra Pathom Borom Maha Chanok
(The father of King Rama I of the present Chakri Dynasty), Somdet Phra
Pathom Borom Maha Chanok was born in the of Baan Sakae Krang. A monument
of him is located on Khao Sakae Krang and wak inaugurated by their
Majesties the king and Queen on April 5,1979.
 Wat Thap Than
on Uthai Thani-Thapthan Rd. is one kilometer away from Amphoe Muang
office. The Wat has a beautiful Rattanakosin period carpenter.
Phra
Buddha Mongkhon Saksit
This very beautiful Buddha dated from Sukhothai period and is cast of
bronze in the attitude of Subduing Evil. It is one of the most sacred
Buddha Image and is highly revered by Uthai Thani inhabitants. This
Buddha Image is housed in Wat Sangkat Ratanakhiri where the crowd of
Buddhists assemble for "Tak Bat Devo" (Merit-making Festival on Ok
Phansa Day.)
 Buddha Footprints on
Khao Sakae Krang
The Footprints are housed on the 120 meters summit of Khao Sakae Krang
near Phra Buddha Mongkhon Saksit. The mondop covering the Footprints was
built in the year 1905 and renovated in the year 1968.
Wat
Ubosatharam (Wat Botmanarom)
also commonly called Wat Bot. is located on Dhepho Island. There is a
bridge from the municipal market leading across the river. Inside the
Wat are many ancient architectural buildings, including the early
Rattanakosin period mural paintings on the walls of the main shrine hall
and viharn.
The History and Local Culture Museum
located at the Uthai Thani Non-Formal Education Center, exhibits
prehistoric human skeletons, old Uthai Thani governors' costumes, a
replica room of carved wood and some original Thai houses.
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