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Talk:Sa Kaew/Listings

Amphoe Mueang
Sa Kaew Sa Khwan (สระแก้ว สระขวัญ) are twin ponds located to the west of the centre of the town within the Sa Kaew Sa Khwan Public Park, near the Sa Kaew Municipality Office, Suwannason Road (approximately between Km. 246 – 247) within Soi Thetsaban 2. It is believed that the water in the ponds is holy. According to legend, during the Kingdom of Thon Buri, Phraya Chakkri (Thong Duang) was appointed by King Taksin the Great to lead an army to fight the unrest in Cambodia. When the troops arrived at the place where it is currently Sa Kaew, they stopped at both ponds before the fight at Siem Reap. The troops eventually won the fight and succeeded in managing the unrest in Cambodia. Sa Kaew and Sa Khwan have become a symbol of holiness and auspiciousness, as well as the origin of the province’s name. Moreover, the water in these ponds was once utilised in the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony.

City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมือง) is on Highway No. 33, 4km on the left from the centre of the town toward Watthana Nakhon District, within the compound of Kanchanaphisek Park, Tha Kasem Sub-district. The shrine was constructed following the pattern and standard of the Architecture Division, the Fine Arts Department. It comprises a main prang of 6.6 metres wide and 19.1 metres high surrounded by 4 small prangs at the 4 corners. Within the shrine stands the city pillar made of Chaiyaphruek or cassia wood whose characteristics are in accordance with the ancient tradition. Its circumference at the base is 120 inches, while its height is 229 inches. Moreover, there is a golden plate of the city’s horoscope which was anointed by H.M. the King on 12 September, 1996. The ceremony of uplifting the pillar to be enshrined in the shrine took place on 25 September, 1996. This shrine is evidence of the solidarity of the people and a symbol of the loyalty to King Rama IX, as well as, a centre of spirit and unity of the people of Sa Kaew.

Pang Sida National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติปางสีดา) covers Mueang Sa Kaew District, Watthana Nakhon District, Ta Phraya District of Sa Kaew, and Na Di District of Prachin Buri, being a total area of 844 square kilometres or 527,500 rai. It was acclaimed a national park on 22 February, 1982. Its northern territory and some parts of its western side are the continuation of the forest line from the Thap Lan National Park. It comprises steep undulating mountain ranges, moist evergreen forest, hill evergreen forest, dry evergreen forest, deciduous dipterocarp forest, savanna, etc. It is an abundant forest where rare fauna and more than 300 species of birds are found such as gaurs, elephants, common barking deer, deer, wild boars, hornbills, peacocks, hill mynas, as well as, plenty of butterflies, especially in April and August. It is also a remaining source of freshwater crocodiles and origin of many rivers and streams such as Huai Samong, Huai Nam Yen, Huai Phra Prong, Huai Phlapphlueng, Huai Yang, Huai Loeng Phai, etc. before flowing into the Bang Prakong River or the Prachin Buri River, an important river of the East. Within the national park, there are many interesting attractions as follows: Namtok Pang Sida (น้ำตกปางสีดา) is approximately 800 metres from the Office of the National Park. It is a 3–tier waterfall with a height of 10 metres. The water drops to the lower large water basin and stone terrace surrounded by shady atmosphere. It is suitable for swimming and there is a lot of water during the rainy season.

Namtok Pha Takhian (น้ำตกผาตะเคียน) is approximately 3km from the Office of the National Park and 2km from Namtok Pang Sida. The waterfall is accessible by walking through two paths. Direction signs are located at every 300 metres along the routes which are shady with abundant trees. It is the last cataract that shares a similar stream with Namtok Pang Sida. The water is dropping from a 10-metre cliff. It is suitable for trekking and nature studying.

Thungya Pong Krathing (ทุ่งหญ้าโป่งกระทิง) was originally an old village which has become an abandoned grass field after the people migrated out from this area. It is similar to the grass field at Mo Singto in the Khao Yai National Park. There are many kinds of wildlife searching for food in this area. The park has settled an artificial salt lick and an animal observatory tower. From the road in the national park, there is a crossroads at Km. 3.5 and Km. 6. Continue by walking further for 2km. Along the Pong Krathing nature study route, there is a natural salt lick where wild animals can be easily found.

Namtok Tham Khangkhao (น้ำตกถ้ำค้างคาว) From the Office of the National Park to Km. 22, walk further for 10km. Near the waterfall, there are many bats - Khangkhao - in the cave. It is a beautiful waterfall located in the middle of a deep forest, which takes 3 days and 2 nights for a round trip. A request for a ranger can be done at the Office of the National Park.

Namtok Thap Sung (น้ำตกทับซุง) is a new waterfall of the National Park. Along the way, there is a nature study route, where there are various kinds of plants. It is 1.5km by walking from Km. 22.

The Viewpoint Spot (จุดชมวิว) is a wide valley, located between Km. 25 and Km. 35. The surrounding scenery, picturesque sunrises and sunsets can be admired from this spot. It is accessible by driving from the Office of the National Park.

A Group of Khwae Makha Waterfalls (กลุ่มน้ำตกแควมะค่า) At Km. 40, walk further for 6km. The Khwae Makha Waterfall drops from a 70-metre high cliff. Trekking and camping can be done. Nearby, there are Namtok Rak Sai Yoi (น้ำ��กรากไทรย้อย) 500 metres from Namtok Khwae Makha, Namtok Lan Hin Yai (น้ำตกลานหินใหญ่), 1.5km away, Namtok Suan Man - Suan Thong (น้ำตกสวนมั่น สวนทอง) , 3km, and Namtok Man Thara (น้ำตกม่านธารา), 4km from Namtok Khwae Makha. It takes 2 - 3 days to travel to these waterfalls because they are located deep in the forest.

Phukhao Chedi (ภูเขาเจดีย์) is an accumulation of rocks with cracks similar to those at Phu Hin Rong Kla. It is 4 metres high, while its circumference is 25 metres. It is located at the National Park’s Po Do 1 (Kaeng Yai Mak) Ranger Station, 50km from the Office of the National Park.

Freshwater Crocodiles at Kaeng Yai Mak (แหล่งจระเข้น้ำจืดแก่งยายมาก) is approximately 5km from the Office of the National Park. Turn into Ban Khlong Phak Khom – Thung Pho for 50km. It is a place where freshwater crocodiles have been discovered since 1981 to have remained in the Huai Nam Yen Forest, where there is an observatory tower provided near the National Park’s Po Do 1 (Kaeng Yai Mak) Ranger Station. Accommodation: The Park provides 3 bungalows, costing 900 - 1,000 Baht / 6 persons / night, and a camping area. The tent rental fee is 150 - 300 Baht, while the camping area costs 30 Baht / night for an adult, and 10 Baht / night for a child. For further information, contact the Pang Sida National Park, P.O. Box 55, Tha Yaek Sub-district, Mueang District, Sa Kaew Province 27000 at Tel. 0 3724 6100, 0 3724 3775, or the National Park Office, the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, Bang Khen District, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2561 4292 ext: 724 – 725, 0 2579 5734, 0 2579 7223.

To get there:

By car:	From Mueang Sa Kaew, take Highway No. 3462 to the north for 27km. The park will be on the right side.

By bus:	A Song Thaeo, routing Sa Kaew – Ban Khlong Nam Khiao is provided from the bus terminal from 9.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. The total distance is 27km to the Office of the National Park. The fare is 25 Baht a person, or the Song Thaeo rental fee is 300 Baht.

By train:	The Bangkok – Aranyaprathet Train runs to Sa Kaew Railway Station. Then, continue by taking a Sa Kaew – Ban Khlong Nam Khiao bus for approximately 27km to the Office of the National Park.

Tha Krabak Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำท่ากระบาก) is situated at Mu 10, Tha Yaek Sub-district, 37km from Mueang Sa Kaew. It is a large reservoir under the Royal Initiative of H.M. the King to improve the irrigation system on the plain in the valley. It is an earthfill dam with a height of 17.5 metres and a length of 720 metres. The surrounding area is a tall forest, where various kinds of plants both perennial and decorative ones are grown. It is an attraction with beautiful scenery, suitable for relaxation and admiring nature. For further information, contact Tel. 0 6133 2668 or Sa Kaew Irrigation Project, Tel. 0 3726 1667.

Namtok Tha Krabak (น้ำตกท่ากระบาก) is 1km beyond the Tha Krabak Reservoir. The entrance to the waterfall is not yet conveniently accessible. The waterfall comprises 3 tiers. Each tier is 400 - 500 metres apart from one another. Below each tier lies a water basin which is suitable for swimming.

Amphoe Khao Chakan
Khao Chakan (เขาฉกรรจ์) is located at Khao Chakan Sub-district, next to Wat Tham Khao Chakan, 17km from Mueang Sa Kaew District along Highway No. 317 (Sa Kaew – Chanthaburi) between Km. 131-132, on the left turn. It is a limestone mountain whose ridge is 90 degrees against the north and the south. Its summit is 240 metres above sea level. It comprises 3 mountains lining up. Khao Chakan is the largest and stands in the middle between Phukhao Ming on the left and Khao Falami on the right. The three mountains are established as the Khao Chakan Arboretum under the supervision of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora. The Arboretum is a residence of wild monkeys, as well as, millions of bats flying in a long line in the evening. At the foot of the hill stands a temple called Wat Tham Khao Chakan.

Wat Tham Khao Chakan (วัดถ้ำเขาฉกรรจ์) covers an area of 28 rai, 2 ngan, 8 square wa. It is a temple of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism. It comprises an ordination hall, a reinforced concrete building constructed in 1990, a monk residence which is half concrete, half wood, and steps to the mountain summit, where there is a viewpoint to admire panoramic scenery. There are 72 small caves within the compound of Khao Chakan. The popular ones are Tham Muet, Tham Hanuman, Tham Khao Thalu, Tham Mahahing, Tham Namthip and Tham Kaew Phlai Chumphon. The spot of interest is the replica of the Buddha’s footprint at Tham Khao Thalu.

Khao Sam Sip Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำเขาสามสิบ) is at Khao Sam Sip Sub-district. From Mueang Sa Kaew District, take Highway 317 until reaching Km. 137 - 138, turn left for approximately 10km or around 2km beyond Wat Khao Sam Sip. It is under the supervision of the Khao Chakan Development Project (Ban Khao Sam Sip) under the Royal Initiative. Its office is located next to the Khao Sam Sip Reservoir near the foot of the mountain. Many activities are organised such as star watching, bird watching, trekking to study nature along the 3 routes led by officials and local people. These activities can be called “Star-watching at Night and Bird-watching in the Morning”. Accommodation and a camping area are provided. Contact the Head of the Project at Tel. 08 1983 5987 or the Khao Chakan Development Project (Ban Khao Sam Sip) under the Royal Initiative, P.O. Box 20, Mueang Sa Kaew District, Sa Kaew Province 27000.

Khao Chakan Arboretum (สวนรุกขชาติเขาฉกรรจ์) is situated at Khao Chakan Sub-district, within the compound of Wat Khao Chakan, 17km from Mueang Sa Kaew District along Highway 317 (Sa Kaew-Chanthaburi), between Km. 131 - 132, slightly on the left turn. It is a limestone mountain whose ridge is 90 degrees against the north and the south. Its summit is 240 metres above sea level. It comprises 3 mountains lining up. Khao Chakan is the largest and stands in the middle between Phukhao Ming on the left and Khao Falami on the right. The three mountains are established as Khao Chakan Arboretum under the supervision of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora. The arboretum is a residence of wild monkeys, as well as, millions of bats flying in long lines in the evening. At the foot of the hill stands a temple called Wat Tham Khao Chakan. There are steps rising up to the top of the mountain. There are 72 small caves within the compound of Khao Chakan. The popular ones are Tham Muet, Tham Hanuman, Tham Khao Thalu, Tham Mahahing, Tham Namthip and Tham Kaew Phlai Chumphon. The spots of interest are the replica of the Buddha’s footprint at Tham Khao Thalu and the viewpoint spot from which the panoramic scenery can be admired.

Amphoe Wang Namyen
Bamboo Ceramic Basketry Village (หมู่บ้านหัตถกรรมจักสานล้อมเซรามิก) is located at Mu 3, Thung Maha Charoen Sub-district. The housewives of this village come together and form a group in the form of a cooperative known as Chai Phatthana Women Cooperative which produces and demonstrates the production of ceramic wrapped with bamboo basketry, called the bamboo ceramics, famous for their delicacy and beauty. It is open from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The head of the group is Mrs. Mut Suesat. For further information, contact Tel. 08 9936 9715.

To get there: From Sa Kaew District, take Highway 317 to the milestones of Km. 120 - 121, turn right into Ta Lang Nai – Khlong Ta Sun Road for 19km or take Highway 317, until reaching Km. 128 - 129, turn right into Highway 3434. A police booth will be on the right. Go further for 11 - 12km to the Khlong Yai intersection, turn right for 8km into Ban Chai Phatthana Soi 4.

Namtok Khao Takrup (น้ำตกเขาตะกรุบ) is situated in Maha Charoen Sub-district. From Mueang Sa Kaew District, take Highway 317, shops offering Wang Nam Yen’s wooden furniture will be on the right hand side. Pass the shops for 20 metres, the So Ko 3019 Road will be on the right. Go further for 28km to the parking lot. Continue for a 2-kilometre walk. The total distance is 30km. It is another beautiful waterfall. Along both sides, a variety of plants and birds will be found. It is suitable for adventure and conservation tourism. The waterfall is 50 metres high. Most tourists are locals. For further information, contact the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tel. 0 3850 2001, and Thung Maha Charoen Sub-district Administration Organisation.

Wang Namyen Hospital (โรงพยาบ���ลวังน้ำเย็น) is a model hospital, which conducts herbal treatment and healthcare. Take Highway 317 until reaching Km. 108. There are hot compressed massage and herbal steam services provided, as well as, an offer of herbal medicine and products from nature such as shampoo, balm, oil, and herbal tea. It is open Monday to Friday, 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. (during office hours) and 4.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. (out of office hours). For further information, please contact the Traditional Thai Medicine Section, Tel. 0 3725 1108 - 9.

King Amphoe Wang Sombun
Wangnamyen Dairy Cooperative Limited (สหกรณ์โคนมวังน้ำเย็น จำกัด) is located at 669 Mu 1, Chanthaburi – Sa Kaew Road (Highway No. 317), Wang Mai Sub-district, at the Khlong Hat Intersection. It is the second biggest dairy production venue of the country, established in 1987. At present, there are more than 1,000 members and more than 30,000 milk cows with a production capacity of 70 tones of raw milk a day. Its management system is so effective that the cooperative was chosen the national best cooperative of the year 1997. Its production process is conducted with quality, similar to the raw materials used. The milk, therefore, possesses a good taste and smell. Pasteurized products are delivered to schools, while the UHT ones are offered in front of the cooperative. It is open daily from 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Visit the website: www.wnydairy.co.th for more information or contact Tel. 0 3725 1862-3, 0 3751 7111-3 or Fax. 0 3751 7136.

To get there: 	There is a van from Victory Monument to the cooperative, costing 160 Baht/ person. It departs every 45 minutes. The departing spot is under the expressway on Phahon Yothin Road.

Namtok Khao Sip Ha Chan (น้ำตกเขาสิบห้าชั้น) is located at Ban Wang Phai, Wang Thong Sub-district. It is a very beautiful waterfall due to the large amount of water flowing throughout the year. The surrounding area is abundant with forest and a variety of birds, suitable for ecotourism. For further information, contact Tel. 0 9938 4218, 0 9832 5820, 0 7129 0225.

Amphoe Khlong Hat
Queen Sirikit Chaloem Phra Kiat Public Water Park (สวนน้ำสาธารณะเฉลิมพระเกียรติ สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมร��ชินีนาถ) is located at Mu 6, Khlong Hat Sub-district, behind Khlong Hat District Office. It is a big irrigation reservoir, covering an area of 250 rai, with beautiful scenery of mountains and streams, as well as, comfortable atmosphere, suitable for relaxation. There are restaurants provided. For further information, contact the Khlong Hat District Administration Organisation at Tel. 0 3744 5108, 08 9936 3880.

Tham Nam (ถ้ำน้ำ) is situated within the compound of Ban Khao Chan Daeng, between the Ta Ngok and Kok Mamuang mountain ranges, 16km from Khlong Hat District Office. It is a cave with a running stream throughout the year. The cave is 500 metres deep, while the level of water inside is 10 - 220 centimetres deep. Inside the cave are beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. Some of them are spreading, similar to a curtain. Moreover, there is a small waterfall inside the cave. It is suitable for adventure lovers who can swim. Equipments that should be prepared are non-absorbent outfit, a waterproof torch, a lamp, a lighter, a rubber raft, and a life buoy or life jacket. Please contact for a local guide at the Khlong Kai Thuean Sub-district Administration Organisation in advance at Tel. 0 3724 6089, 08 9887 3762, 08 1069 5404.

To get there:	Go from Wang Nam Yen District for 47km and turn left at the crossroads to Khlong Hat District for 13km. At the Khlong Hat District Office, proceed to the direction of Ban Khao Chan Daeng for 16.7km and turn left into Khao Ta Ngok for 18km to the entrance of the cave.

Amphoe Watthana Nakhon
Chong Klam Bon Wildlife Breeding Station (สถานีเพาะเลี้ยงสัตว์ป่าช่องกล่ำบน) is in Nong Mak Fai Sub-district, covering a total area of 430 rai. This station is an office under the supervision of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, established in 1983 under the Royal Initiative of H.M the Queen, to be a breeding station for rare and endangered animals. It is also a research station on the wildlife, providing knowledge and understanding on wild animals. The station is divided into breeding sections proportionate with the categories of the animals. The animals are bred in the environment that is as similar to their natural habitat as possible. Some are let free to search for their own food, while some live in the zoo. There are various kinds of animals such as foxes, brow-antlered deer, sambars, bantengs, and binturongs. Besides, birds found within the station are peacocks, Oriental pied hornbills, great pied hornbills, wreathed hornbills, wrinkled hornbills, homrais, hill mynas, blue magpies, and the most important are white-winged wood ducks, a symbol of the province. The compound of the station is clean and shady. It is suitable for a family trip to study rare wildlife. For further information, contact Tel. 08 1351 8823.

To get there:	Take the similar route to the Pang Sida National Park, passing Tha Krabak Reservoir for 500 metres, turn left and go further for 4km.

Phra Prong Dam (เขื่อนพระปรง) is the largest irrigation dam in Sa Kaew, located at Mu 3, Ban Rabo Hukwang and Mu 6, Ban Huai Chan, Chong Kum Sub-district. Most of the area is forest within the compound of the Pang Sida National Park, which has become flooded, making its scenery beautiful. It is also a habitat of various kinds of birds, abundant with freshwater fish, and suitable for a trip to admire nature. Interesting activities organised are cruising and admiring the surroundings around the dam, trekking and studying nature, as well as, bird watching. For further information, contact Tel. 0 3726 1667 or 0 3724 2667.

To get there: Take Highway 33 and then Highway 3198 for 35km.

King Naresuan the Great’s Statue (พระบรมราชานุสาวรีย์สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช) is situated within the Chaloem Phra Kiat Park, along Highway 33, opposite the Watthana Nakhon District Office. This statue was erected because in the past, Watthana Nakhon District was once an area where King Naresuan the Great resided during the battles in the East in 1593. The statue is in a standing posture with a height of 280 metres, raising the sword above his head, demonstrating his power of governance and protection for his people.

Luangpho Thong or Phrakhru Rattana Sarathikhun (หลวงพ่อทอง หรือพระครูรัตนสราธิคุณ) is a monk of Wat Sa Kaew, Mueang District, Sa Kaew. He possesses knowledge in academic and traditional medicine. The monk uses his medical skills to treat and cure sick people, as well as, is a developer. Therefore, he has been widely respected among the people of Sa Kaew and nearby provinces who come to pay respect and ask for their prosperous lives.

Wat Nakhon Tham (วัดนครธรรม) is located near Watthana Nakhon Sub-district Municipality and Watthana Nakhon District Police Station, approximately 1km from the railway station and Suwannason Road. Its construction period is not yet known. It was originally called “Wat Sa Lop” and later changed into Wat Nakhon Tham after the auspicious name of Phrakhru Wiwat Nakhon Tham. Within the compound of the temple are interesting attractions, Luangpho Khao, an ancient Buddha image aged around 100 years in a cross-legged posture, and cast of lime (white soil from Nong Din Chi). The image is 130.9 centimetres wide at its lap and 199 centimetres high. It is well-known due to its holiness. Luangpho Khao was taken from an abandoned temple at Ban Chik in 1925. During the ceremony, there was a miracle. Monks in the event clearly saw the tears of Luangpho Khao dropping from the image’s eyes. Moreover, there was a heavy rain during that time. Furthermore, the Luangpho Khao’s hall also houses the Buddha’s Relics, brought from Wat Pamadunla Racha Maha Wihan, in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, a replica of the Buddha’s Footprint and the image of Phra Siam Devadhiraj. The hall is open from 6.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. For further information, contact Wat Nakhon Tham at Tel. 08 9824 3065.

To get there:

 * By bus: 	Take the Bangkok – Aranyaprathet bus to Watthana Nakhon District and continue with a Tuk Tuk for 900 metres into the temple.

 * By train:	Take the Bangkok – Aranyaprathet train to Watthana Nakhon Station and continue with a Tuk Tuk for 800 metres.

Prasat Ban Noi (ปราสาทบ้านน้อย) is located at Mu 4, Phakkha Sub-district. It is a Prasat with 2 walls. The Outer Wall is an earth mound of 67 metres wide and 80 metres long. Outside the mound, it seems to have once had a surrounding moat that is at present shallow. On the other hand, the Inner Wall was constructed of laterite with a height of 2.2 metres. The sanctuary faces East with one entrance at this side, of which the gateway pavilion is 10.8 metres wide and 19.7 metres long. It is divided into 3 rooms inside: one each in the north and south, while the other is at the centre. Outside the boundary wall lays a pond in the northeast, with a width of 15.5 metres and a length of 20.5 metres. The edge of the pond was lined with laterite and constructed into staircase steps on its 4 sides. There is water remaining inside the pond.

Inside the boundary wall in the southeastern corner stands a construction made of laterite with a width of 4.5 metres and a length of 9 metres. It is a Bannalai - a library. However, the entrance gate and the western wall of the building were all ruined. At the centre inside the boundary wall is a Prang whose base was made of laterite with a height of 1 metre. On top is a brick construction, with only northern and southern walls remaining. The middle of the Prang was excavated illegally into a large hole. At the back outside the boundary wall is a pile of bricks, while at the front of the Prang is a piece of the moonstone doorstep made of laterite. It is possibly the doorstep of the entrance to the Prang.

Moreover, at the 500 metres northwest of the Prasat Ban Noi Ancient Monument, there is a mound of an ancient monument, where there are various holes illegally excavated and scattered rectangular laterite blocks.

To get there: 	take Highway No. 33 (Watthana Nakhon – Aranyaprathet) from Watthana Nakhon District for 10km. At the 800 metres prior to the Phakkha Sub-district Administration Organisation, there is a direction sign on the left. Proceed for 2km along the narrow laterite road.

For further information, please contact the Phakkha Sub-district Administration Organisation at Tel. 0 3723 2289 or the Office of Archaeology and Museum 4, Prachin Buri, at Tel. 0 3721 2610.

Major Events and Festivals
Eastern Cultural Fair and Sa Kaew Red Cross Fair (งานสืบสานวัฒนธรรมเบื้องบูรพา และงานกาชาดจังหวัดสระแก้ว) is organised at Wat Sa Kaew Kindergarten during mid-February every year. There are processions of Sa Kaew’s culture and products, singing contest, exhibitions of the government agencies, various forms of entertainment, and booths presenting various kinds of products. Cantaloupe Day (วันแคนตาลูป) is held in front of the Aranyaprathet District Office during April of every year. It is the period when the cantaloupes are harvested and offered in the market. In the fair are cantaloupe floats, cantaloupe and agricultural produce contests, exhibitions of the government authorities, a cantaloupe beauty contest, a myriad of booths, as well as, various forms of entertainment.

Sa Kaew Establishment Commemoration (งานวันสถาปนาจังหวัดสระแก้ว) is organised approximately in December of every year. In the event, there will be cultural and art processions, exhibitions, as well as, booths offering many kinds of products.

Dok Kaew Blooming Day (งา���วันดอกแก้วบานเบื้องบูรพา) is held yearly at the Si Aranyothai Kindergarten and in front of the Aranyaprathet Railway Station around December. In this event, there is a procession of the Dok Kaew Blooming Day, a light, sound and mixed media presentation, a singing contest and various forms of entertainment.

Local Products and Souvenirs
Khao Lam (ข้าวหลาม) sticky rice in bamboo stick, both with and without the Thai custard stuffing, is cooked at Ban Phrao, Khong Khlong Hat Road, Watthana Nakhon District. It can be purchased at its production venue and at the markets in Watthana Nakhon District. For further information, contact Khao Lam Pa Bang at Tel. 0 3722 5446 or Khao Lam Pa Rai at Tel. 0 3722 5054.

Cantaloupes (แคนตาลูป) The distinguishing point of Sa Kaew’s cantaloupes is its sweetness and crispness which exceed those of other places. The well-known species are the Honey World and Top Marine which are widely planted in Khlong Nam Sai Sub-district and Thap Phrik Sub-district, as well as, many areas within the Watthana Nakhon District. They are offered at fruit stalls along the route to Aranyaprathet almost all year.

Silk of Ban Han Sai (ผ้าไหมบ้านหันทราย) is mainly produced at Han Sai Village, Han Sai Sub-district, Aranyaprathet District. It is a hand-woven fabric in traditional patterns with delicacy and uniqueness. For further information, contact Aunt Kanha Hanthip at Ban Han Sai Women Weaving Group, 24 Mu 1, Han Sai Sub-district, Aranyaprathet District, Tel. 0 3742 6014, 08 9831 4738.

Basketry (เครื่องจักสาน) includes various forms of bamboo fishtraps and containers such as Sai, Krachang, Takhong, and Lop, as well as, sieves, winnowing baskets, and different forms of container baskets. The production venue is at Khlong Nam Sai Sub-district, Aranyaprathet District. The materials used can be found locally such as bamboo, many kinds of vines, and rattan. The products are well-known due to their delicacy, neatness, beauty and durability.

Bamboo Ceramics (จักสานล้อมเซรามิก) are the ceramic and wooden products wrapped with bamboo basketry. The products include vases and ash trays. The production and selling venue is at Chai Phatthana Village, Mu 13, Thung Maha Charoen Sub-district, Wang Nam Yen District, Tel. 08 9936 9715.

Wooden Products (ผลิตภัณฑ์ไม้) Wang Nam Yen District has been a famous production venue of Makha Mong - Afzelia xylocarpa - wooden products for a long time. It is also one of the main occupations of the locals as a family business. Most products are made of Makha Mong, Phayung – Siamese Rosewood, Chingchan – Rosewood, Pradu – Burma Padauk, and constructed into furniture such as dining tables, chairs, make-up desks, clocks, tissue boxes, and decorating accessories. They can be purchased at furniture shops in the market in Wang Nam Yen District and the Wang Nam Yen Wooden Handicraft Cooperative, located on Highway No. 317, Km. 116 – 117 and at the Sa Kaew T-junction.

Swing Production and Learning Centre (แหล่งเรียนรู้การทำชิง���้าโยก) is located at 6 Mu 5, Huai Chot Sub-district, Watthana Nakhon District, Tel. 08 6087 6707. Swings and wooden chairs at friendly prices are offered.

Suan Siriphon (สวนสิริพร) is situated at 129 Mu 4, Sa Kaew – Chanthaburi Road, Wang Nam Yen District. The sweet tamarinds and seasonal fruits such as mangoes and santols are planted and sold.

I Koi Wine (ไวน์อีโก่ย) is Thai herbal wine, a product of Ta Phraya District. I Koi is a kind of wild grapes. It is a vine similar to a grape but its leaves are brown. Its fruits are in bunches similar to grapes, the younger ones are green or brown, but are not edible. Only the full ripen ones can be eaten. They will be dark brown with a sour taste and high Vitamin C. Therefore, the community market of Kho Khlan Sub-district Administration Organisation uses them to produce wine. The I Koi will bear fruit from July to October. Moreover, there are various kinds of herbal wine made of Krachai Dam - Kaempferia, Ma Mao - Antidesma thwaitesianum, and Luk Yo - Morinda citrifolia Linn. For further information, contact the Natural Agriculture Club of Thailand, 109 Mu 4, Wang Mai Sub-district, Wang Nom Yen District, Tel. 08 1834 5366, 08 1826 3995. The Sa Kaew Ban Rao Network Cooperation and Development Centre (ศูนย์ประสานงานและพัฒนาเครือข่ายสระแก��วบ้านเรา) coordinates the network of organisations in the community and offers both retail and wholesale Thai intellectual products. It is situated at 525 Mu 3, Suwannason Road, Mueang District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 08 6146 7679, 08 9824 3354.

Moreover, there are souvenirs of Sa Kaew and those from Rong Kluea Market such as bamboo shoots, brass products, ceramics, crockery, curtains, basketry, sun-dried fish, crispy smoked fish, etc.

The Sa Kaew Aromatic Product Women Cooperative Group (กลุ่มสตรีสหกรณ์ ผู้ผลิตเครื่องหอมเมืองสระแก้ว) is at 543 Ban Nong Nok Khao, Suwannason Road, Mueang District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 0 3742 5404, 0 3742 5397, 08 4779 8553, 08 1915 2095.

Wan Di (ร้านวันดี) offers various kinds of desserts and souvenirs such as Khanom Wan Di, Khanom Sininat, Wan Di crispy fish, Thong Muan –traditional Thai rolled wafer, Thong Phap – traditional Thai folded wafer, baked banana, taro and potato with butter, etc. The shop is situated at 131 Suwannason Road, Mueang District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 0 3742 1343, 08 1914 8797.

Mu Yo Watthana Nakhon (หมูยอวัฒนานคร) offers Naem Mu – minced and salted pork wrapped with banana leaves, Mu Yo – preserved minced pork, Mu Som – minced and fermented pork, Mu Sen – pork minced into lines, sausages, and community products. The shop is located at 1079/1 Mu 10, Suwannason Road, Watthana Nakhon Sub-district, Watthana Nakhon District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 0 3726 1754, 08 1434 8664.

Golf Courses
Burapha Golf Club (สนามกอล์ฟบูรพา) is located at the 12th Infantry Regiment, Fort Phairi Rayodet, Tha Kasem Sub-district, Mueang district, Tel. 0 3724 1383.

Amphoe Muang

 * Chantra (จันทรา) 299 Mu 16 Suwanason Road (Tel: 0 3724 1711-3 Fax: 0 3724 1332), 85 rooms: 420-730 baht
 * Kawi Hotel (กวีโฮเต็ล) 43 Mu 2 Suwanason Road (Tel: 0 3724 1216), 52 rooms: 220-380 baht

 * Kawi Villa (กวีวิลล่า) 557 Mu 2 Behind Sa Kaeo Health Centre, Sathani Rotfai Road (Tel: 0 3724 1217), 12 rooms: 400 baht
 * Pang Sida National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติปางสีดา) 27 km north of Sa Kaeo Town (Tel: 01-947 5948 Bangkok Tel: 579 5734, 579 7223), bungalows: 500-600 baht

 * Sa Kaeo Hotel (สระแก้ว) 206 Mu 2 Suwanason Road (Tel: 0 3724 1024-5), 42 rooms: 230-350 baht

Amphoe Watthana Nakhon

 * Chaloemphon Bungalow (เฉลิมพลบังกะโล) 1182 Mu 10 Suwannason Road (Tel: 0 3726 1215), 12 rooms: 150-300 baht

 * Nakorn Inn (นครอินทร์) 1148/66 Mu10, Suwitphan Trade Centre (Tel: 0 3726 1041, 0 3726 1305), 38 rooms: 250-800 baht

 * Phuttharaksa Bungalow (พุทธรักษาบังกะโล) 1186 Mu 10 Suwannason Road (Tel: 0 3726 1425-6), 10 rooms: 350-500 baht

 * Sri Wattana Hotel (ศรีวัฒนา) 1130 Mu 10 Suwannason Road (Tel: 0 3726 1002), 40 rooms: 150-350 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 01:10, 3 February 2010 (EST)

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Talk:Sakhalin

Hi I was studying my globe( as I do) and decided to look up this island, its proximity to Japan I found very interesting. Anyway, I'd never heard of this place before, but what a history it has. By the way, why r there so many Koreans still living there. I love it when I discover a new place. —The preceding comment was added by (WT-en) 58.169.163.162 (talk • contribs)

Temperature
Nice article, but the temperature should be listed in farenheit; and if distance were mentioned here it should be in miles, not kilometers. Since this is the American version of the article we are reading, it should use terms common in the United States, regardless of what the article is actually about. At the very least, if celsius or kilometers are placed in the article, they should be in parenthesis (but the farenheit or miles notation should not be in parenthesis in the American article). —The preceding comment was added by 12.8.34.199 (talk • contribs)

 * Its not the American version - rather the version in English. There is no exclusively American Wikivoyage site, rather one that is used by English speakers around the globe.  However, if you wish to add the imperial notation in parens, feel free to plunge forward and do so.  --(WT-en) inas 21:07, 8 June 2010 (EDT)

 * Thanks, glad you liked it, it was hard work making it. We do have a policy on measurements that says "When showing a measurement, use the local system of units for the destination you're describing. This is the system that travelers will see on road signs, local maps, menus, food packages, weather reports, etc.", but as Inas said, feel free to add the US customs units in parenthesis. --(WT-en) Stefan (sertmann) talk 04:51, 9 June 2010 (EDT)

Update
This page says "If you are not a Russian citizen, you'll be led inside either the airport or ferry terminal and subjected to a brief interview. You'll be asked as to the purpose of your visit, intended accommodation, as well as onward travel.."

I recently visited Sakhalin and upon my return from the island, I was expecting whatever written here but nothing occur, so I think this information is outdated. This page further says "Immigration officials in this part of the country are generally not multilingual" but I got the chance to talk with at-least two police guys at the airport and they were speaking very well English (better than me). The flight was almost empty and I think I was the only guy with no luggage so they asked me if they can check-in on my ticket a box containing fish which they were sending for their police in Khabarovsk and yes I accepted it because I didn't wanted to refuse policy guys. --Saqib (talk) 12:45, 11 November 2015 (UTC)

 * Rules change over the years, the old version apparently said "as of 2013". Perhaps it'd be good to add "as of 2015" to your edits.
 * In general, can you get along with English there or do you have to (try to?) speak Russian? ϒpsilon (talk) 14:18, 11 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Ps. we have an itinerary called Russia to Japan via Sakhalin. If you happen to travel across any point or section of that route and notice that something is outdated... ϒpsilon (talk) 14:24, 11 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Well people don't know much English here in Far East Russia YPSI. You cannot imagine how I am surviving here. Sometimes even hotel staff doesn't know a bit of English and most of the time I have to use Google translator. I have learnt few basic Russian phrases but when time comes to use them, I don't able to recall them. Anyways, I am not travelling on the route specified in Russia to Japan via Sakhalin. I took flights between Khabarovsk to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk because I am not really into the mood of adventure at the moment because of harsh weather. --Saqib (talk) 23:39, 11 November 2015 (UTC)
 * It's kinda scary, I know. Especially if you have to deal with authorities and don't want to be misunderstood or misunderstand anything. Happy travels anyway :). ϒpsilon (talk) 05:38, 12 November 2015 (UTC)

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Split
I kept the Kurils and Sakhalin together in one article, since a) they both comprise one unified oblast, and b) we had little to no content on either. But now the Sakhalin information is getting quite good, and since they are separated by large barren seas, I think it would be reasonable to split this article into two — one about the Kurils and one about Sakalin. --(WT-en) Peter Talk 14:47, 1 September 2008 (EDT)

I don't know - I've been working pretty hard on the city guides on Sakhalin (though it's still a work in progress), but I also tried to do some research on the Kurils (which I never got to visit, in part out of lacking information). And the information is very very hard to come by - and the place isn't exactly crammed with tourists - just check the Yuzhno-Kurilsk article - that's two days worth of research :o/

So i don't think any articles on the Kurils will improve anytime soon. Also i only visited Kholmsk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, and Korsakov - so I'm not gonna improve on any other city guides (besides the fact, that I still think these guides leave a lot to be desired - and gonna be keep working on these cities.

Anyway - just so you know, I'm not really objecting or anything - just for information.

--(WT-en) Stefan Talk 21:37, 1 September 2008 (CET)

 * Understood—I've also tried to research these destinations to very little avail. But I had no clue you would come along and do a great job fixing up several Sakhalin guides, and it's always possible we could be surprised by a new knowledgeable contributor to the Kuril Islands. Either way, I still think it's best to separate them — the only thing that unites them is their administrative status. Another benefit, is if another contributor comes along who happened to do some work in Okha for example, we might get Sakhalin up to a high enough quality to feature it as an Off the Beaten Path Destination of the Month. And it's possible a local will write about the area, which I'll definitely translate to English. Lastly, all bets are off if I win the lottery and buy an ocean-ready yacht! --(WT-en) Peter Talk 18:39, 1 September 2008 (EDT)

 * Right, and thanks for the praise :-) But shouldn't regions be kept to Sakhalin and the Kurils? instead of listing all the islands - especially since they have no content? (WT-en) Sertmann 14:50, 5 September 2008 (EDT)

 * I'm tempted to turn Sakhalin Oblast into a disambiguation style page, with links to the two region pages: one for Sakhalin, and one for Kuril Islands. That way we could separate our good Sakhalin content from our non-existent Kuril content.  And we could list them separately on Far Eastern Russia.  --(WT-en) Peter Talk 14:57, 5 September 2008 (EDT)

 * sounds good to me (WT-en) Sertmann 17:07, 5 September 2008 (EDT)

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Talk:Sakon Nahon/Listings

TAT listings dump

Amphoe Muang Sakon Nakhon
Phra That Cherng Chum (พระธาตุเชิงชุม) Situated in Wat Phra That Cherngchum Voraviharn, rectangular stupa is 24 metre high and decorated with 3.75 kg golden umbrella. The stupa, or Phra That, has four doors put inside is fill with stone. It is built to cover footprints of four Buddhas namely Phra Kakusantha, Phra Konakom, Phra Kassapa, and Phra Kodom or Phra Sri Ariyametrei ( The present Lord Buddha). Its history is unclear, however, Phra That is considered sacred icon for Sakon Nakhon. Next to the Phra That is the chapel that houses Luang Por Ong Saen, a sacred Buddha statue of the province. On Wan Phra or Buddhist Day, lots of Buddhist always pay homage to the Buddha image at night. The temple holds annual celebration between the 9th and 15th date of waxing moon of January. Nong Harn (หนองหาร) The huge and famous lake of Thailand acquires total area of 123 sq. km. It is fed by many streams before supplying to Kam Stream, tributary of Mekong that runs into the big river at Amphoe That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom Province. At the depth between 3-8 metres, the lake facilitates agriculture, livestock farming and fishery of the people around it. There are more than 20 islets in the lake such as Ko Don Sawan, the biggest islet where deserted temple and ancient Buddha images are located. Lush forest on the islet makes it habitat for many birds. There are pavilions of Ko Kaeo and Ko Don Sakham where tourist can take a break. Ko Sonsatung is surrounded with golden freshwater weed which glows under sunshine. Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Park (สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์) Located next to Nong Harn, in Tambon That Cherngchum, the beautiful park acquires total area of 170 rais. Mother Princess, Phra Srinagarindra, has presided over the opening ceremony on November 9, 1987. The park’s compound includes an ancient pond, called Sra Pangthong, which was built in the same period as Phra That Chernchum. The park comprises beautiful flower and tree, jungle area, water park, rock garden, excercising area and 69 metres high fountain. The park is open for public use in botanical study. It is open between 4AM and 9PM. The 60th anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen Park (สวนเทิดพระเกียรติ ๖๐ พรรษา มหาราชินี) Located at Ban Nong Bua Yai, the park covers80 rais area of Don Kham and Don Lanka. The park comprises botanical garden, pavilion, fountain, viewpoint and bird sanctuary. It is nice picnic place for Sakon Nakhon people. How to get there. The park is 3km from Sakon Nakhon city. Take highway 22 (sakon Nakhon-Ban That and turn right. The park is 200 metres off the main road. Freshwater Fish Aquarium (สถานแสดงพันธุ์ปลาน้ำจืด) Located on Sai Sawang Rd., the Freshwater Fishery Station, the aquarium features different species of endemic freshwater fish species in Isan.  It is opens on weekday, from 8.30AMto 4.30PM. Sakon Nakhon Cultural Centre (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมจังหวัดสกลนคร)  Located in Rajabaht Sakon Nakhon University, Nitayo Rd., Tambon Na Waeng, the centre features tools, belongings, history and document of different ethnic group. More information can be acquired at 0-4271-1275. The centre is open from 8.30AM to 4.30PM. Phra That Dum (พระธาตุดุม)  The stupa is situated in Wat Phra That Dum, Ban That Dum, Tambon  Ngiew Don, some 5 km from Sakon Nakhon City towards Pattana Suksa School. The lone Stupa is built with lateriste in the same period as Phra That Narai Jeng Veng, but the stupa is smaller without base. Four lintels are found on each side. The lintel featuring God Vishnu in reclining position is placed on the northern arch. Furthermore, there are carving regarding gods riding different animals over the Rahu. The stupa, in Bapuan Khmer art, can be dated back to the 11-12th Century. The museum of Archan Man Purithattha Thera (พิพิธภัณฑ์บริขารอาจารย์มั่น ภูริทัตตเถระ) The museum, with contemporary design in terra cotta building, is in Wat Pa Sythavas, opposite to City Hall. The museum house bronze statue of Archan Man Purithatto in meditation posture and the glass box that houses his ash that turns into crystal. The display, including his tools, is placed in marble altar and his history is shown nearby. Archan Man Purithatto is a famous Buddhist monk. Born in Kaenkaeo family, in Tambon Khong chiam, Ubon Ratchathani, he was a novice when he was 15 and entered monkhood at 22 at Wat Leab, Ubon Ratchathani. Archan Man always practice meditation on the trip to remote area and he had many followers such as Luang Pu Fan Archaro, Luang Pu KHao Alanayo, Luang Pu Wan Suchino. Archan Man moved to stay at Wat Pa Suthavas and passed away on November 11, 1949. Furthermore, the Museum of Luang Pu Lui is located also in the temple’s compound. The museum is built to house ashes of Luang Pu Lui (1901-1989). This famous monk in Vipassana is follower of Archan Man. He loved to travel around until his last day in his life. His Majesty the King presided over his funeral and mentioned “a pagoda to house his ashes should be built in Wat Pa Suthavas, where the pagoda housing ashes of Archan Man is located. For they can stay close together.” His Majesty the King has designed the pagoda. Sapan Khom or Sapan Hin (สะพานขอม หรือสะพานหิน) The small historical site is on Nittayo Rd, at km 161 of highway 22. It is considered as an ancient bridge to link Sakon Nakhon and the countryside as this area once was swamp. The present bridge is make from laterite, replacing the old one that was removed for road construction. Phra That Narai Jengveng Stupa (ปราสาทพระธาตุนารายณ์เจงเวง) Located in Wat Phra That Narai Jengveng, Ban That, the lone stupa is built from sandstone on laterite base and carved beautifully. Its lintel feature Lord Krisna killing Lion in Bapuan Khmer art. The Art appears on this stupa is quite similar to many Khmer ruins found in Isan. Stone Carving on door arch and window remain very clear. Legend says this stupa was built by women, who competed with the men group that built Phra That Phu Pek. According to its design and art, it is assumed to be from 11-12th century. Annual celebration of Phra That Jeng Veng is held from 11th-15th date of waxing moon in March. How to get there The stupa is 5 km from Sakon Nakhon City. Take highway 22 to Ban That, a bit before bypass intersection. The stupa is 400 metres from the main road, on the left. Phu Phan Rajanivet Palace (พระตำหนักภูพานราชนิเวศน์) Located on the mid of Phu Phan Mountain Range, the palace is the royal residence of His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen and royal family during the mission in Northeast Thailand. The mansion is located amidst shady forest and beautiful garden. The palace is open daily for public visit when it is not in use. Visitor must get permission from the Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary, Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Bangkok 10200 first. How to get there Take highway 213 for 13 km out of Sakon Nakhon and turn right. Phu Phan National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูพาน) The park acquires total area of 655 sq km in Amphoe Muang, Phanna nikhom, and Phu Phan of Sakhon Nakhon as well as Amphoe Somdej, Huay Phueng, and Kud Bak of Kalasin. THe park’s official is on Phu Phan Range. Established on October 29, 1982, the park features limestone mountain and different forest such as deciduous dipterocarp forest, jungle rain forest, or mixed deciduous forest. Wildlife found in the park include langur, civet, and slow loris. Its attractions in the park include.

Historical attractions Natural attractions There is nature trail from Pha Nang Mern, Lan Sao E, Kaeng Kiling, via mixed deciduous forest and tropical evergreen forest. Tourist can learn about forest in the park, fern, sandstone, moss and lichen, Lan Sao E and friendly trees. It takes an hour to get through such one km. trail. Accommodations for tourist are available. For more information, contact Phu Pan National Park, Tambon Huay Yang, Amphoe Muang, Sakon Nakhon 47000, or call 0-4270-3044. More information about accommodation can be acquired also at the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Lifes, Bangkhen, Bangkok or call 0-2562-0760, or visit www.dnp.go.th. How to get there Take highway 213 to km 10-11. The park is 25 km from Sakon Nakhon city. Phu Thai Ethnic group at Ban None Hom, (ชาวภูไท บ้านโนนหอม) Tambon None Hom. Phu Thai Ethnic Group has immigrated from the left side of Mekong River to settle down here since over a century ago. Anyway, they can maintain their unique tradition. Tourist can enjoy Palaeng, or dinner in traditional style, and traditional performance by contacting Marketing Demonstration Centre, Ban None Hom, 5 moo 2 Tambon None Hom, AMphoe Muang Sakon Nakhon 47000. How to get there From Sakon NAkhon city, take highway 223 for 13 km and turn right. The village is 2 km away. '''The three thousands years old cliff carving at Phu Pha Yon. (ภาพรอยสลักผาสามพันปีที่ภูผายล)''' Phu Pha Yon, the mountain in the compound of meditation centre, Ban NA Phang, Tambon Kok Pla Siew, 38 km from Sakon Nakhon city, houses cliff carving featuring lifestyle of Thai people in the pre-historical period. The cliff carving was created by using solid tool to mark the cliff wall in the shapes of animals, people and farm. Around the cliff is beautiful nature. How to get there From Amphoe Tao Ngoy, take Tao Ngoy-Sri vicha Rd. for 5 km and turn into Ban Muang-Na Ang Rd.. travel for 35 km via Ban Phone Bok, Ban Phone Paeng, to Ban Naphang. From Ban Naphang, take asphalted road to the cliff where stairs will lead you to the crest. Stone chairs are available at rest areas on the way.
 * Phra That Phu Pek พระธาตุภูเพ็ก Ancient Khmer Ruins was built from standstone, standing on laterite base.
 * Tham Seree Thai ถ้ำเสรีไทย The cave is some 4.5 km from the park’s headquarter. During WWII, Seree Thai has used this cave for arm and food storage as it is well camouflage by lush vegetable. A secret airfield is found nearby.
 * Phu Phan Mountain Range เทือกเขาภูพาน The famous range is quite well known, however, handful of people can actually reach it natural beauty, particularly at the border of Sakon Nakhon and Kalasin.
 * Namtok Kham Hom and Kong Ping Ngu น้ำตกคำหอม และ โค้งปิ้งงู The falls is some 14 km from Sakon Nakhon city. Namtok Kham Hom is situated close to Namtok Tad Tone and the royal palace. Nearby are many waterfalls such as Haew Sinchai, Samlan, Sao Hai, Pha Hin Son. Entrance to Namtok Kham Hom, on Sakon Nakhon-Salasin Rd, is very winding like the grilled snake, or Kong Ping Ngu in Thai.  On the road side, there is the country’s biggest road mark, decorated around with beautiful flower. The waterfall can be accessed safely, however, it is good to visit during rainy season only.
 * Pha Nang Mern and Lan Sao E ผานางเมิน และลานสาวเอ้  The cliff and plain is 700 metres and 2 km, via Eng forest, from the park’s head quarter respectively. Pha Nang Mern is a cliff top terrace that allows visitor to enjoy the view at the western side. It is quite a nice place for camping and watch sunset view.  Below the cliff, there is a track leading to Lan Sao E, literary means the place for the lady to show beautiful attire. The rock plain is situated amidst wilderness and towering cliff. Druing August to October, wild flower will blossom and allow visitor to enjoy the colourful scenery.
 * Pha Savoey ผาเสวย Situated in Kalasin, the cliff heading south is the place once His Majesty the King and visited and had lunch.
 * Namtok Huay Yai น้ำตกห้วยใหญ่ The falls is 12 km from the park’s headquarter. It cascades via several steps amidst dense jungle.
 * Namtok Preecha Sooksan น้ำตกปรีชาสุขสันต์ The 12 metres wide falls cascade through mountain foot, some part looked like slider. It is quite safe and tourist can enjoy swimming here all the year round. It is accessible easily by car. Situated by Sakon Nakhon-Udon Thani Rd., the falls is 24 km from Sakon Nakhon city and 50 km from the park head quarter.
 * Stone Arch (Thang Pi Pan) สะพานหินธรรมชาติ (ทางผีผ่าน) The stone arch, 1.5 metres wide and 8 metres long, bridges two groups of rock together. So, its beneath becomes a wonderful shelter.

Amphoe Phanna Nikhom
'''Phra That Phu Pek. (พระธาตุภูเพ็ก)''' The stupa is in Tambon Nahuabor. Pilgrim needs to climbs 491 steps to reach the stupa that is on the peak of Phu Phan Range. The sandstone stupa was built on rectangular laterite base. The front of the stupa connects to a pavilion whose first floor is 1.58 metres high and second floor is another 0.70 metre high. The stupa is 7.67 metres high. But this stupa was not completed and it has not any roof and crown. Phra That Phu Pek is believed to be built in the 11th century to serves as Hindu temple. It was adapted to serve Buddhism later. According to Urangkhathat Legends, or legend of Phra That Phanom, Phra That Phu Pek was built by a male group that compete with the female group who built Phra That Narai Jengveng. The stupa was built to house Lord Buddha’s relic. The male team stopped the construction when they were fooled by the woman team that set “Pek Star”. So, this stupa was named Phra That Phu Pek. How to get there From Sakon Nakhon city, take highway 22 for 22 km and turn right for another 14 km. '''Wat Tham Kham or Phu Kham. (วัดถ้ำขาม หรือ ภูขาม)'''  Located on a mountain called Phu Kham, or Phu Kham Kham, part of Phu Phan Range, the temple once was meditation place of Archan Fan Archaro who stayed here until 1964. He moved to stay at Wat Pa Udomporn when he got sick. The temple also houses ashes of Phra Archan Tet Tetrangsi which pilgrims always come to pay homage to. How to get there Take highway 22 for 22 km, turn left and keep going for other 10 km. The temple share entrance with Phra That Phu Pek, but turn right and keep going for other 30 km. '''Archan Fan Archaro Museum. (พิพิธภัณฑ์อาจารย์ฝั้น อาจาโร)''' The museum is in Wat Pa Udomporn, Tambon Phanna Nikhon. The museum, in the shape of pagoda and three folds of lotus, houses life-size of Archan Fan is sitting posture with stick in his hand. The other exhibits include ashes in glass box and tools, as well as his history. The famous Buddhist monk, Archan Fan Acharo was born on August 20, 1899, in Suwanrong Family, at Tambon Ban Muang Khai, AMphoe Phanna Nikhom. AT the age of 19, he ordained as novice at Wat Phone Thong. A year later, he entered monkhood and follow Archan Man Phurithatto. How to get there Take highway 22 and turn right, pass Amphoe Phanna Nikhom for 2 km. Wat Kham Pramong (วัดคำประมง) The temple is located at Ban Kham Pramong, Tambon Sawang. Its building are all in modern design. This temple is served as meditation place for Phra Kru Santi Worayan (Luang Pu Sim Buddharo), a famous monk of Thailand. How to get there Take highway 22 for 37 km and turn right, head for AMphoe Arkas Amnuay for other 10 km.

Amphoe Phang Kone
Nam Oun Dam (เขื่อนน้ำอูน) The clay dam, managed by the Royal Irrigation Department, is built to reserve water from Nam Oun, a tributary of Songkram River which is originated from Phu Phan Range. Its reservoir can well support irrigation and recreation. The reservoir is in the hug of Phu Phan Range and beautiful forest. Close to the dam is a small waterfall that is created by dam’s outlet.

Amphoe Sawang Daen Din
Prasart Ban Panna (ปราสาทบ้านพันนา)  Located at Ban Panna, 70 km from Sakon NAkhon city via Sakon Nakhon-Udon Thai Rd., the khmer ruins has lone stupa with rectangular laterite base and Baray around. It is believed to be built in the same period as Phra That Phu Pek.

Amphoe Warich Phume
Phra That Sri Mongkol (พระธาตุศรีมงคล) Located at Wat Phra That Sri Mongkol, Tambon Ban That, The rectangular pagoda is decorated in modern design and stucco. Its base contain decoration in terra cotta featuring history of Lord Buddha. The modern design is the renovation of the old pagoda which has only laterite core. This pagoda is the sacred icon of Amphoe Warich Phume. The temple can be accessed by car. How to get there Take Phang Kone-Warich Phume Rd., the temple is 200 metres from Amphoe Warich Phume Office.

Tham Phra Buddha Saiyard (THam Phra Thong or Phu Pha Thong) ถ้ำพระพุทธไสยาสน์ (ถ้ำพระทอง หรือภูผาทอง) The cave is situated at Tambon Kor Kiew, 9 km from Amphoe Warich Phume. The cave is adapted into pavilion. Around the cave, there are many rocks in different formations.

Phu Ang Sor (ภูอ่างศอ) The mountain is in Tambon Kham Bor, 18 km for Amphoe Warich Phume. It is a nice place for camping. In winter, it is as beautiful as Phu Kradung.

Amphoe Songdao
'''Wat Tham Apai Damrong Tham or Wat Tham Phuang and the Museum of Archan Wan Uttamo. (วัดถ้ำอภัยดำรงธรรม หรือวัดถ้ำพวง และพิพิธภัณฑ์อาจารย์วัน อุตตโม)'''  The temple has four-gabled marble pavilion with double roof. Its ground floor features painting regarding history of Archan Wan, the famous monk. Its upper floor '''Phu Pha Lek National Park. (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูผาเหล็ก)''' Acquiring total area of 261,875 rais, the park covers are in Amphoe Song Dao, Warich Phume, Kud Bak of Sakon Nakhon, Amphoe Sam More or Udon Thani, Amphoe Somdej and Khammuang of Kalasin. The park compound also acquires part of Phu Phan Range with Phu Ang Sor as its highest peak. Most area is blanketed with deciduous dipterocarp forest, mixed dipterocarp forest, dry evergreen forest, various kinds of bamboo and herbs. Wild hogs, barking deer, mouse deer and various birds are found. Attractions on the peak of Phu Pha Lek Mountain, including cliffs and observatory, can be reached by car. The tower is 5.5 km from the park’s head quarter, then tourist requires to trek to other attractions.

Attractions in the park include Accommodation and camping group are available for the tourists. For more information, contact Phu Pha Lek National Park, Ban Tha Wat, Tambon Patumwapee, Amphoe Song Dao, Sakon Nakhon 47190 tel. 0-1849-9546, or call the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Life at tel. 0-2562-0760 or visit www.dnp.go.th.
 * Pha Suriyan	ผาสุริยันต์ The towering cliff on the top of Phu Pha Lek offers nice view point and sun rise view.
 * Pha Dong Kor ผาดงก่อ The cliff is situated on peak of Phu Pha Lek, part of Phu Phan Range. It is special with a huge rock at the cliff edge, almost falling down below. From the cliff, tourist can enjoy breath taking view of rugged mountains of Phu Phan Range, including Phu Pha Hag, Phu Mai, Phu Sak Lak in Amphoe Sam More of Udon Thani.
 * Pha Nam Joke ผาน้ำโจ้ก High cliff on the peak of Phu Pha Lek offers view of Huay Huad Reservoir and overview of Udon Thani and Khon Kaen.
 * Pha Pak Wan Pre-historical Painting ภาพเขียนก่อนประวัติศาสตร์ผาผักหวาน The 3,600 years old painting is on a big rock at Ban Phu Takham, Tambon Thasila, 18 km from the park’s headquarter. It features women standing in line and holding each other’s shoulder.
 * Larn U-sa Sawan ลานอุษาสวรรค์ The plateau, acquiring 1,550 rais area, is situated on the top of Phu Pha Lek. It comprises forest, mountain, rock and grassland, which looked like man-made garden. There is a number of wild flower around the area.
 * Dinosaur graveyard สุสานไดโนเสาร์ Lots of fossil are found at mid of Phu Pha Lek Mountain in Amphoe Song Dao, Sakon Nakhon and forest’s edge of Phu Phan, Amphoe Kham Mueng of Kalasin. Fossils of plant and petrified wood are also found.
 * Hor Song Dao หอส่องดาว or the observatory is situated at 700 metre elevation above sea level on Phu Pha Lek’s peak. By panoramic around, it is a good place to observe the star and meteor shower.

Amphoe Kud Bak
Nam Phung Dam (เขื่อนน้ำพุง)' The first rockfill dam in Northeast Thailand is 1,720 metres long and 40 metres high. The dam generates electricity and supply to people in Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom. His Majesty the Kind has presided over the opening ceremony on November 14, 1965. It is a nice, comfortable and tranquil pakce. How to get there From Sakon Nakohn City, take highway 213. The dam is 37 km away, on the left.

Amphoe Kusumal
Thai So Cultural Centre (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมไทยโส้) Located in the compound of Amphoe Kusumal Office, 40 km from Sakon Nakhon City via highway 22, the centre features tools of Thai So, an ethnic group that migrated from the left side of Mekong River. There are also the board comparing Thai So and Thai language, in shape and phonetic aspects. More information can be reached at 0-4276-9052.

Amphoe Tao Ngoy
Phu Pha Yon National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูผายล) Situated on Phu Phan Mountain Range, the park acquires total area of 825 sq km in Amphoe Kok Sri Supahn, Tao Ngoy of Sakon Nakhon, Amphoe Nakae of Nakhon Phanom, Amhoe Dong Luang and Khamcha-e of Mukdaharn. Established to honor His Majesty the King, the park is set up on July 28, 1988. It features plateau and sandstone mountain, blanketed by deciduous dipterocarp forest, dry evergreen forest, hill evergreen forest. The trees found in the park include thingar, Lagerstroemia calyculata Kurz, Irvingia malayana. Wildlife found includes barking deer, sambar deer, Asiatic wild dog. Attractions in the park include Huay Huad Reservoir อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยหวด The reservoir is only 500 metres from the park’s head quarter. It is created by the irrigation dam by the initiative of His Majesty the King. There is a rock in weird shape rock, by the pavilion on the right side of the reservoir. From there, tourist can see two falls cascade into the reservoir. Namtok Kham Sang น้ำตกคำน้ำสร้าง With the height of 25 metres, the highest falls in the park. It can be seen from the dam embarkment. The falls is 1.8 km from the park’s headquarter. Phu Pha Yon ภูผายล The mountain has beautiful scenery. Its cliff houses carvings which can be dated back to over 3,000 years ago. How to get there Take highway 2339, turn left to the route Ban Na Ang-Muang Kham, via Ban Phone Bok, Ban Phone Paeng, to Ban Na Phang. This route is 5 km long from Amphoe Tao Ngoy. It can be accessed by car. Pha Paya Tao Ngoy ผาพญาเต่างอย The cliff is 7 km from the park’s headquarter via Ban Huay Huad-Kok Klang Rd. There is rock in “Ngoy Tortoise” shape is going towards Phung Stream. The local believes that tortoise represents fertile land and name the village Ban Tao Ngoy. Larn Dusita ลานดุสิตา The vast rock plain turns colourful in late rainy season when various flowers in tiny size are in full bloom. They include Dusita in purple, Kradum Ngern, Soy Suwanna, En-Ar, Yard Nam Khang. Nature trail leads the tourist to enjoy the flower without stepping on it. Other attractions include Tham Heep Phu Pha Nang, Tham Saowapha, Dong Noi Reservoir, and Tham Phra Vet.

Accommodation and camping ground are available for tourist. For more information, contact Phu Pha Yon National Park, Amphoe Tao Ngoy, Sakon Nakhon 47260 tel. 0-4298-1057 or the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Life tel. 0-2562-0760 or visit www.dnp.go.th

How to get there From Sakon Nakhon City, take Sakon Nakhon-Nakhon Phanom highway for 14 km, turn right and keep going for other 12 km to Amphoe Tao Ngoy. From Tao Ngoy, keep going for other 6 km to the park. Another route is Sakon Nakhon-Kalasin. Take this route for 5 km, turn left on highway 2339 to the park which is 15 km away.

Festival
'''Ruam Nam Jai Tha iSakon Fair and Red Cross Fair. งานรวมน้ำใจไทสกลและงานกาชาด''' Held at the beginning of each year by the city hall, the fair comprises floats showing cultures and tradition of different ethnic groups in the province such as Phu Thai, So, Yor, Saek, Ka Lerng, Kula, Vietnamese and Chinese. The float parade starts from Ming Muang Field at 2PM. and go via Sukkasem Rd. to the city hall. The other entertainments include folk culture contest, traditional dinner, and performances on stage.

'''So Ram Ruk Festival. งานเทศกาลโส้รำลึก''' The festival to commemorate So ethnic group in held annually on the 4th waxing moon of March at Amphoe Kusumal. Traditional rites conducted by a number of So people will start in late morning. Around the venue, lots of local products will be put on sale.

'''Boon Mahachart Festival and Boon Bangfai or Rocket Festival, Amphoe Phang Kone. งานบุญมหาชาติและบุญบั้งไฟ อำเภอ���ังโคน''' The festivals are held annually in the first week of May. Its activities include local rocket contest, Mahachart Preying, Phang Kone Cuisine Festival, and the contest of local rocket parade.

'''Wax castle procession. งานประเพณีแห่ปราสาทผึ้ง''' Held during the 12th-15th day of waxing moon in Ocotber to mark the end of Buddhist’s Lent, the festival is an exciting showcase. On the night of 13th day, people will join hands in decorating wax castle at Ming Muang Field where tourist can witness the process. The 14th day, beautiful wax castle from different temples will join the procession, roaming the municipality to Wat Phra That Cherngchum Woravihara. Isan people believe that the wax will welcome Lord Buddha who comes back from the heaven to help all creatures on earth. '''Boat race. งานประเพณีแข่งเรือ''' Held synchronically with the wax castle procession, the ancient boat race will be held at Phang Thong Pond or Tha Nang Arb, Ban Tha Wat.

Local products and souvenirs
'''Ban Kud Na Kham Arts and Crafts Centre. ศูนย์ศิลปาชีพบ้านกุดนาขาม'''  Located in Ban Kud Na Kham, Tambon Charoen Sil, Amphoe Charoen Sil, the centre is production hub of ceramics, wood carving, silk weaving. Furthermore, the centre has demonstration for clay shaping and painting, showing the excellent craftsmanship and skill to product unique products for all Thai product lover. Products from the centre are always displayed in many fair, both in the provinces and Bangkok. The centre is open during 8AM to 4:30PM. from Tuesday to Saturday. How to get there From Sakon Nakhon city, take highway 22 (Sakon Nakhon-Udon Thani) for 84 km to Amphoe Sawang Daen Din, turn right on highway 2091, then 2280. AMphoe Charoen Sil is 23 km away. '''Ban Charn Arts and Crafts Centre. ศูนย์ศิลปาชีพบ้านจาร''' Located at Ban Charn, Tambon Mueng, Amphoe Ban Muang, the centre is production base and training hub for weaving silk and local textile, as well as blacksmith, wood carving. High quality woven textile from this centre is quite wellknown. The centre is open daily. How to get there The centre is 126 km from Sakon Nakhon City. Take Sakon Nakhon-Phang Kone rd., to Amphoe Phang Kone. Turn in to highway 222 to Ban Kham Ta Kla and then take highway 2324. '''Ban Pan Mor. บ้านปั้นหม้อ''' The pottery village Ban Chiang Krua is in Tambon Chiang Krua, Amphoe Muang, 15 km from Sakon Nakhon City via highway 22. The farmers here earn extra by pottery business. Tourist can enjoy shopping for value-for-money products in the village and along its entrance. Wha Yai and Ban Don Daeng Weaving Village หมู่บ้านทอผ้าบ้าน���าใหญ่ บ้านดอนแดง Located in Amphoe Arkat Amnuay, the villages are well known for woven cotton, silk and dye in “Khit style” or local style. All textiles are dyed in natural dye. How to get there The village is 75 km from Sakon Nakhon City, take highway 2094. Krisda Mai Thai	Prem Preeda Rd., tel. 0-4271-1697 (silk, garments, cotton cloth.) Buddha Silp Mai Thai Prem Preeda Rd., tel. 0-4271-1548 (silk, garments, cotton cloth.) Sod Sri Mai Thai  953/1 In front of Wat Phra That Cherngchum Charoen Mueng Rd., tel. 0-4271-1953 (Mad Mee Silk, Praewa Silk, an garments)

Itinerary
Recommended One-day Programme to visit Sakon Nakhon Morning –Visit Sakon Nakhon City Gate, Phra That Cherng Chum and Museum of Archan Man Phurithattha Tera at Wat Pa Suthavas, Phu Phan Palace, Namtok Kham Hom and enjoy the nature of Phu Phan NationalPark. Afternoon – Pay homage to Museum of Archan Fan Archaro at Wat Pa Udomporn, Amphoe Phanna Nikhom, and visit Wat Kham Pramong. End pf programme.

Amphoe Mueang Sakon Nakhon

 * Krongthong (กรองทอง) 645/2 Charoen Mueang Road. Tel. 0 4271 1235. 15 rooms: 120-240 Baht.
 * Charoensuk (เจริญสุข) 635 Charoen Mueang Road. Tel. 0 4271 2916. 30 rooms: 120-300 Baht.
 * Dusit (ดุสิต) 1784 Yuwaphattana Road. Tel. 0 4271 1198-9, 0 4271 2200-1. 101 rooms: 500-4,000 Baht.
 * Phet Sakon (เพชรสกล) 448/1 Mankachai Road. Tel. 0 4273 0043. 11 rooms: 330 Baht.
 * Phuphan Place (ภูพาน เพลส) 680 Nittayo Road (In front of Rajaphat Sakonnakhon University). Tel: 0 4271 6797-8. 64 rooms: 500-600 Bath.
 * Sakon Grand Palace (สกลแกรนด์ พาเลซ) 383/14 ITU Road. Tel. 0 4271 4886-7. 120 rooms: 700-2,800 Baht.
 * Sakon Hotel (สกลโฮเต็ล) 581/1 Charoenmueang Road. 10 rooms: 120-180 Baht.
 * Somkiat (สมเกียรติ) 1348 Kamchatphai Road. Tel. 0 4271 1040. 36 rooms: 180-280 Baht.
 * Araya (อารยะ) 1432 Kamchatphai Road. Tel. 0 4271 1097. 26 rooms: 150-250 Baht.
 * Imperial (อิมพีเรียล) 1892 Sukkasem Road. Tambon Thatchoengchum. Tel. 0 4271 1119, 0 4271 1887, 0 4271 3320. 100 rooms: 200-2,500 Baht.
 * M J De Majestic (เอ็ม เจ เดอมาเจติก) 399 Mu 2 Khumueang Road. Tel. 0 4273 3771-4. 100 rooms: 630-3,360 Baht.

Amphoe Phang Khon

 * Thiam Chan (เทียมจันทร์) 7/5 Nittayo Road. 15 rooms: 120-200 Baht.

Amphoe Sawang Daen Din

 * Pretty (เพรทตี้) 108 Mu 11 Nittayo Road. Tel. 0 4272 1131. 20 rooms: 150-250 Baht.

Amphoe Muenag Sakon Nakhon

 * Green Corner (กรีนคอนเนอร์) 1173 Ratphattana Road. Tel. 0 4271 1073 (A La Carte Thai Food).
 * Ko Phai (กอไผ่) 348/4 Sukkasem Road. Tel. 0 4271 2235 (A La Carte Thai Food).
 * Krua Anothai (ครัวอโนทัย) 1709/16-17 Premprida Road. Tel. 0 4271 1542 (A La Carte Thai Food, Noodle).
 * Country Home (คันทรีโฮม) 1691/11 Sakon Plaza.
 * Khruea Wan (เครือวัลย์) 600 Chaiphasuk Road. Tel. 0 4271 2233 ( Thai Food, Noodle).
 * Tem Kham (เต็มคำ) 1446/15 Yuwaphattana Road. Tel. 0 4271 1566, 0 4271 3643 (A La Carte Thai Food, Vietnamese Food).
 * Pho Chai (พอใจ) 1308/10 Premprida Road ( In front of Siam Rat Theatre). Tel. 0 4271 1767 (Thai Food, Chinese Food).
 * Mit Uppatham (มิตรอุปถัมภ์) 37 Sukkasem Road. Tel. 0 4271 1633 (Thai Food, North Eastern Food Style).
 * Lai Thai (ลายไทย) 374/1 Mu 13 Sakon Nakhon –Kalasin Road.
 * Luk Phai (ลูกไผ่) 1268/6 Kamchatphai Road. Tel. 0 4271 2545 (Thai Food, Chinese Food).
 * Wae Sai (แวร์ซายส์) 383/14 ITU Road ( In Sakon Palace Hotel). Tel. 0 4271 4886-7 (Thai Food, Chinese Food, A La Carte Thai Food).
 * Sanom-aek (สนมเอก) Nongsanom. Tel. 0 4271 2806.
 * Suan Rak (สวนรัก) 1865/15 Ratphattana Road. Tel. 0 4271 1783.
 * Suan Luek (สวนลึก) 241/8 Tambon Phattana Road. Tel 0 4271 4072 (A La Carte Thai Food, Thai Spicy Salad, Fish).
 * Saban-nga (สะบันงา)1782 Ratphattana Road. Tel. 0 4273 3428 (A La Carte Thai Food, North Eastern Food Style).
 * Apha AhanThai (อาภาอาหารไทย) 243 Kamchatphai Road. Tel. 0 4271 2081 (Thai Food).

Call

 * Sakon Nakhon Provincial Hall	Tel. 0 4271 1065, 0 4271 1763
 * Sakon Nakhon Hospital	 	Tel. 0 4271 1636, 0 4271 1615
 * Police Station		Tel. 0 4271 1878, 0 4271 1665,0 4271 1506
 * Bus Terminal			Tel. 0 4271 2860
 * Tourist Police			Tel. 1155
 * Highway Police			Tel. 1193

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TAT listings
All moved to Talk:Sakon Nahon/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) Burmesedays 00:02, 7 February 2010 (EST)

Moved from the Do section
I don't see that these have anything much to do with Do, and may not warrant inclusion in See, so I am storing them here:

 * Phra That Choeng Chum is a major and sacred religious monument of Sakhon, is enshrined at Wat Phra That Choeng Chum in town. Of rectangular shape, it is made of mortar and bricks with a height of 24 m.

 * Phra That Narai Cheng Weng another religious structure is located at the Ban That village about five km from town center. It is of Khmer-style pagoda, made of laterite, and 12 meters high.

 * Wat Pa Suthawat opposite the Town Hall, is where the paraphernalia and remains of the highly respected late Phra Achan Man Bhuritatto are kept.

 * Wat Pu Udom Somphon three km off from Hwy 22 at km123, is where another extremely venerated Achan used to reside. Visitors pay respect to the life-size statue of Phra Achan Fan Acharo.

Seligne (talk) 15:53, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

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Talk:Salalah

Stay safe
''Never offer a ride to hitch-hikers on highways; expat or omani national. If possible, do not slow down if you see anyone approaching your car if you are outside the city.''

Why? I think this is an overly-cautious statement. Hitchhiking is common in Oman, and hitchhikers, especially Omani nationals, will be grateful and friendly. What is the author's specific concern? 207.172.222.90 20:24, 20 November 2006 (EST)

After several trips to Oman I can easily attest that Omanis are the greatest people on Earth. One feels completely safe in Oman, and the precaution against offering rides to strangers is totally out of place.

 * Agreed. If there is any place in the world where it is safe to offer rides, it is Oman.  208.120.84.99 11:04, 14 September 2007 (EDT)

Friends, there must have been some incident due to which the author has suggested to be careful. Its the same in any other country.

Al Baleed Archaeology Blog
Here's this blog that could interest Wikivoyage readers. --Lo Ximiendo (talk) 05:08, 16 August 2013 (UTC)

To Guide
This article looks like a Guide to me. I think the only thing that's missing is a pagebanner. Anything else you can think of? Ikan Kekek (talk) 22:24, 16 February 2014 (UTC)

 * I think it needs a few more photos. Unfortunately the city itself is not that photogenic, but I'll see what I can dredge up from Commons and from my own library. –StellarD (talk) 07:06, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

 * Great! I haven't been to Oman, but based on the contents of the article, I'm wondering if a photo of a frankincense tree and the Gun Souq could be interesting, and maybe some nice incense burners on sale at the Haffa Souq. Ikan Kekek (talk) 07:55, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

 * This looks like a nice article to nominate for a feature. I suppose it'd be Off the Beaten Path, would you agree? Ikan Kekek (talk) 08:17, 24 October 2015 (UTC)

 * It's definitely off the beaten path, and an interesting destination. I'll support the nomination. –StellarD (talk) 09:03, 24 October 2015 (UTC)

 * Which months are the best to visit? Perhaps the cooler winter months of January and February (and perhaps December?) and the khareef months of July and August? Ikan Kekek (talk) 10:23, 24 October 2015 (UTC)

 * The annual Salalah Festival takes place in August during the khareef, which is considered to be high season. The shoulder periods of June and September are also good (I visited in September), and for birdwatchers and divers the winter months are optimal. I think Salalah could fill a number of empty time slots. –StellarD (talk) 23:47, 24 October 2015 (UTC)

 * OK, if I get to this tonight, I'll suggest December-February or June-September. If any of those months don't seem good to you, please edit the nomination. Ikan Kekek (talk) 05:27, 25 October 2015 (UTC)

 * Nomination at Destination of the month candidates. Please make comments and edits as appropriate, and congratulations for creating such a good article! Ikan Kekek (talk) 05:33, 25 October 2015 (UTC)

Banner
The current banner is rather problematic because it was enlarged from a much smaller image, which is never ideal and always results in a soft image with unsightly artifacts. I've come up with two possible alternatives, also not ideal, but at least a bit sharper and not too noisy. They are rather both rather dark, but to offset that we could replace the first photo in 'understand' with a brighter image. I'm not terribly attached to any of the three options, but would appreciate any comments. –StellarD (talk) 12:24, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
 * If the banner needs to be changed I would prefer Alternative 2. I don't have any problems with the current banner, though. ϒpsilon (talk) 14:13, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
 * The composition is better and more obviously urban in Alternative 1, but the picture is better in Alternative 2, so I'd go with that one. Ikan Kekek (talk) 06:34, 11 August 2016 (UTC)

Further improvements
One thing I notice is that it would be good to have some text in the "Climate" section. For example, it would be good to specifically note when the khareef takes place. It looks like July and August are the peak precipitation months, but April isn't far behind, and "Do/Diving" has a listing for a dive shop that mentions it's closed "during the khareef from the end of May until 1 October", so though September doesn't look like a high-precipitation month, perhaps the waters are still roiled by rip currents. "Sleep" says "During the annual khareef from July-September", so I guess those are the months, although April and May have a decent amount of precipitation, too. Do April and May represent a different season of moderate rain?

January looks like a pleasant dry month, on account of temperature.

I know that in the DOTM nomination thread, some months were cited as unpleasant on account of weather. Those months should be mentioned and characterized in prose.

In the "Get in/By boat" section, if anyone can rustle up the name of the operator in Muscat that will run a charter to Salalah, please add it.

For "Get around", is it really easy to find SUVs to rent, provided that you rent far enough in advance, or would it be wise to list car/SUV rental agencies with offices in town? Ikan Kekek (talk) 09:57, 8 September 2016 (UTC)

 * I see there was discussion in about good months to visit. So July and August are the khareef, June and Sept. are the shoulder season, but what about the rest of the year? Ikan Kekek (talk) 10:00, 8 September 2016 (UTC)

 * Thank you for pointing that out – I completely overlooked it, and agree the climate section should be expanded. For diving and bird watching Salalah is best visited during the dry season. I'll add some prose to that section when I have a bit more time (sorry I won't be able to get to that today). –StellarD (talk) 10:35, 8 September 2016 (UTC)

 * No worries! Whenever you can do it, and thanks. Ikan Kekek (talk) 12:15, 8 September 2016 (UTC)

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Why is it called "Salamanca (city)"?

And why was the first picture removed?

 * There's also a Salamanca (province). See Project:article naming conventions for more info. I have no idea about the picture, though. --(WT-en) Evan 17:18, 23 Jan 2005 (EST)

Gold!
"Locals are used to people butchering their language and are willing be patient with you". Whoever came up with this sentence derserves a price ;) --Renek78 (talk) 08:30, 18 September 2019 (UTC)
 * I did wonder about that but it was too rich to take out! It's not even particularly true, English is quite widely spoken in hotels and restaurants in Salamanca. --RegentsPark (talk) 15:53, 18 September 2019 (UTC)

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I suspect the drink section belongs in Salamanca (city)

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Talk:Salang Pass

Personal Account
An anonymous user posted this personal account that I have copyedited. -- (WT-en) Huttite 01:01, 6 Jan 2006 (EST)
 * I was in Afghanistan March - May 2005. I also traveled to Mazar-e-Sharif from Kabul. We left Kabul at about 0800. When we approached Salang Pass, we noticed hundreds of cars stopped. We were informed, there is a blizzard on the pass. We ended up waiting for over 4 hours. The damn taxi driver was smoking hashish and cigarettes like crazy. Then he had to put chains on the tires, because without chains nobody was allowed to go over the pass. One of the snow chains had a missing link, so he used part of his head scarf. I did not think it would hold, however, we made it over the pass with hundreds of other cars. The pass itself is very beautiful. It took us almost 13 hours to get to Mazar. So, if you travel when there is still the possibility of snow on the pass, be sure and bring very warm clothing and something to eat and drink.

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This article is developing towards eiher a natural area or an itinerary? We gotta find it an appropriate template. (WT-en) Ricardo (Rmx) 15:35, 9 August 2006 (EDT)
 * I think it's an excellent itinerary. The only suggestion I'd make is to change the name to the "N Days in X" format so it's recognizable as such. Great work though! (WT-en) Maj 21:19, 10 August 2006 (EDT)

San Juan (Bolivia)
Shifted the accomodation stuff from the Day 1 section to San Juan (Bolivia) as it is worthy of an article in its own right. Someone who's been there might want to tidy it up a bit though! This is an impressive article, might have to rearrange some travel plans to fit it in! -- (WT-en) Tim 15:08, 11 August 2006 (EDT)

Best way to see the floods?
I'm fascinated by the Salar de Uyuni, particularly for seeing when it's flooded and it becomes the world's largest mirror. How could I modify a tour to increase my chances of seeing it like that?

Page ripped off?
This page is reproduced entirely at http://www.boliviahostels.com/travelguide/salaruyunitour.html ... one or the other must be a copy and probably not properly acknowledged. —The preceding comment was added by (WT-en) Hmoffatt (talk • contribs) 12:32, 17 August 2010

 * This issue remains today, 6 1/2 years later. If I had to guess, the irregular structure and language suggests to me that this article is a ripoff from that site. Am I wrong that we need to delete this article and start again from scratch? Ikan Kekek (talk) 21:27, 24 January 2017 (UTC)

 * Mmmm... yes, large parts of this article seem to be copied. We'll have to do some very extensive pruning and rewriting at least. Perhaps we should give it a bit of time (with a template indicating the issue) before we actually delete, as this removes the information and history from sight for non-administrators. If someone is willing to puzzle out the copied pieces and the good ones, or rewrite parts, that would be better than a complete deletion. However, being a copyvio, it can't stay around long. JuliasTravels (talk) 11:09, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

 * It should probably be deleted at once, perhaps with the content moved somewhere out of mainspace (a subpage of the talk page?), as any partial rewritten versions might have to be deleted also. To get working attribution we have to work on a page that will not be deleted. --LPfi (talk) 11:22, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

 * If by "attribution", you mean credit for the other page, it's copyrighted, so copying and pasting more than a few lines from there would require written permission. Some form of credit would be insufficient. I agree that this page should be deleted, and that WV:Copyleft demands that. Does anyone object to deleting the article and starting over? Ikan Kekek (talk) 11:32, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

 * I mean attribution to those now rewriting the article. Those contributing before all non-free content is removed will see the versions attributed to them deleted. Therefore the article itself must be deleted before real work can proceed (but a copy can remain an a user or talk subpage some time to help salvage what can be salvaged). --LPfi (talk) 15:55, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

 * JuliasTravels, what time frame are you proposing for when to delete? Ikan Kekek (talk) 11:34, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

 * I agree with deleting the article and starting anew. Gizza ( roam ) 11:35, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

 * JuliasTravels, I appreciate your efforts to clean up the article, but as has been pointed out in other copyright-violation cases, the problem is that the violation remains in the history until the article is deleted. So I'd suggest for you to copy the clean version to your user page, then delete this article and then start over with a clean new article copied back from your user page. Do you agree with that idea? Ikan Kekek (talk) 12:40, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

 * Sorry, I got distracted by real life :) As far as the copyright infringement is concerned, it's perfectly acceptable, very common and within Wikimedia procedure to simply delete the relevant parts instead of the entire article. Deleting the article with the history as a whole is only the go-to option if there was no (copyright free) material beforehand, which doesn't seem to be the case here. I considered moving it into my personal space and then copying back the remaining free version, but that would violate the copyright of the valid edits by (quite a number of) other users. That's why I decided to delete the problematic texts and see how that would leave us, and whether it would be worth building back on that. In all honesty I have to say that less is left than I first expected, though. Considering that there's also the duplication with that other site, I'll plunge ahead and delete it after all. JuliasTravels (talk) 14:32, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

 * @Ikan Kekek,User:DaGizza,LPfi. Just thinking about how to recreate now... I wonder if an itinerary article is actually the best way to go. This is a huge place, where people often spend the night, although usually as part of tours. From a traveller's perspective, a more destination-like approach (with common tour stops as just an element) would make more sense than an itinerary, perhaps? It's not an official park, but a park template could work, I suppose? I know it's also possible to take a drive through bus, or explore individually by bike and such. What do you guys think? JuliasTravels (talk) 14:47, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

 * I've never been there, but your idea sounds fine. What is the official status of Salar de Uyuni? Ikan Kekek (talk) 21:10, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

 * Me neither, but if people are coming here in different ways, a park article sounds right. For the deletion thing, if there are non-trivial edits that are not copyright violations, those users could be attributed in the first version (possibly by attributing them on the talk page and putting a permalink to here in the edit summary). --LPfi (talk) 16:33, 29 January 2017 (UTC)

 * The salt flats as a whole are just a natural area, of which parts are protected, parts are not but still nice to visit and parts are used for the production of salt. From a traveller's point of view, covering the entire area seems best. The park template does allow for that, according to the template page. I've made a first start. If we do incorporate parts of the old article, mentioning so in the edit history and/or providing a permanent link works, I guess. JuliasTravels (talk) 12:08, 31 January 2017 (UTC)

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Talk:Salem (disambiguation)

I hope I've read Project:Article naming conventions correctly and it should be Salem (Tamilnadu) and not Salem (India) --(WT-en) Ravikiran 04:54, 15 Nov 2005 (EST)

 * Youve got it right! -- (WT-en) Huttite 06:24, 15 Nov 2005 (EST)

Page name
Shouldn't this page be named Salem (disambiguation)? Adding on the Salem (Massachusetts) page gives me a redlink. ButteBag (talk) 12:43, 22 October 2022 (UTC)

 * Hey, I'm allowed to do this! I did it, yay! haha ButteBag (talk) 01:51, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

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Talk:Salem (Massachusetts)

It's been 10 years since I was in Salem so I can't very well write about any of it. The wax museum was very tacky and should probably be avoided. -- (WT-en) Nils 06:52, 22 Jul 2004 (EDT)

Salem (Massachusetts) article in serious condition
I won't call it critical, but for such a highly visible tourist attraction, the Salem guide is in horrible shape, with all kinds of terrible formatting and touting problems. I just slapped a "style" tag with some remarks on the "Eat" section and did major excisions and detouts, but the section still looks dreadful, and "Drink" and other sections are also in big trouble. To hearken back to Salem's olden days as a seaport, this calls for all hands on deck. Anyone's attention and participation in the cleanup of this article would be time well spent. Ikan Kekek (talk) 14:51, 10 February 2013 (UTC)

What A Mess
If we choose to choose "the worst formatted page in the whole Wikivoyage", maybe this one will win easily? I will plunge forward here in a very near future and try to smooth things up. 200.252.135.73 18:58, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
 * Your help is much appreciated. This article is in terrible shape. I just cleaned up the "Eat" listings a lot, and they are still a mess. The "Drink" listings, at a glance, seem just as bad. Ikan Kekek (talk) 14:46, 10 February 2013 (UTC)

Too Many Links
It's perhaps just me, but this page seems somewhat bewildering - there are loads of links - perhaps the number could be cut down?--Nicholasjf21 (talk) 17:40, 10 February 2013 (UTC)

 * Please be ruthless. I've taken a chainsaw to a lot of it, but it is still a mess of touting, duplicative listings and bad format. Ikan Kekek (talk) 17:45, 10 February 2013 (UTC)

Copyedits?
Hello @Ikan Kekek and @Ground Zero! I've been chipping away at this article for awhile now, and I think at this point it could use some extra eyeballs/copy-editing/grammar-policing if you have the time and interest. No worries at all if you're busy or anything else. Oh and just for fun, here's what the article looked like in 2013, before you started chopping at it ikan! Anyways, thanks again! ButteBag (talk) 14:09, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * It looks a lot better now. Great work! Ground Zero (talk) 20:31, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Thank you so much for the help! LOL, you didn't like subbing gratis for free. Thanks again GZ, these pesky little tweaks really do make the whole site feel so much more coherent. Hope you're having a great summer! ButteBag (talk) 23:39, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Also, damn, the ol' capital capitol switch-a-roo gets me every time, ugh. ButteBag (talk) 23:43, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Gratis didn't seem to add anything, but possible confusion for readers unfamiliar with the term. Ground Zero (talk) 01:01, 31 August 2022 (UTC)

Guide?
What needs to be done before this article meets the requirements for guide? -- SHB2000  (talk | contribs | meta) 00:55, 30 September 2022 (UTC)

 * Hah, it's seemed like a guide to me for awhile now. Guess I just forgot about changing the status. I'll update, thanks for noticing! ButteBag (talk) 01:41, 30 September 2022 (UTC)

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 * Baphomet Statue Satanic Temple.jpg (discussion)
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 * Here's a link to the image that maybe we can use here with fair use after it's deleted? https://www.flickr.com/photos/marcn/46879437164/ I don't really know anything about copyrights. Have you been dealing with stuff like this @Ikan Kekek? ButteBag (talk) 01:26, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

 * Yes. The solution is to upload the image that's on the page locally, which is the first one. See Upload file and Non-free content. The second image is not visible on the page, so there's no reason for us to care greatly about it. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 03:22, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

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Talk:Salem (Oregon)

Did a lot of work, pretty much in each section as it was far from meeting the MOS standards.

Would also recommend only those activities which are truly unique/interesting to travelers/difficult to find outside the Yellow Pages should be included...would totally agree to any deletions for hotel/motels since I only left the ones that were not chains but there are no descriptions to avoid them looking like a phone book listing.

Lots of items need more specifics, especially price guides for the Eat section.

Good luck! Drew 14:25 22 Oct 2009 (EDT)

 * I added a few items myself. I did take out the motels that I knew were demolished-- probably someone should add in some more. Yes, they might be chain hotels, but unless you want to send people to the Cozzzy Inn, maybe we need to include them. Not happy with the dining section either. Might be a little out of date as well... I know this town has some hidden gems, I'm just not as familiar with them. Truly unique/interesting items are good to emphasize, but I think we also need to remember that travelers have predicable needs as well-- eating and sleeping being primary.PhilD86 (talk) 06:51, 18 January 2013 (UTC)

Wine tours
Re: this edit, I think it's legitimate to list wine tours, because for safety reasons, people may prefer not to risk driving to and between wine tastings. In practice, I believe it's been Wikivoyage policy to permit such listings. However, I'd like confirmation or denial on this score.

Even if we list such tours, though, they shouldn't be based on a red link in "Go next", but, if day trips, should be listed in "Do". Ikan Kekek (talk) 02:17, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

 * Ok, that makes sense to me. It just didn't appear to meet one of the exceptions listed in Tours which focuses more on places travelers couldn't get to on their own (prohibited, remote, etc.), or unique experiences (helicopter rides, etc.). It also got my attention because of the red link (though I didn't remove that in case someone was going to make a page, but perhaps it should be removed?), and the language sounded like a tourist brochure "Tour safely and comfortably with a good Oregon wine tour company..." --JakeOregon (talk) 17:50, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

 * Agreed that it was touty. Ikan Kekek (talk) 20:44, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

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Talk:Salento

There is another Salento in Italy - Apulia (i.e http://www.nelsalento.com )

A beautiful beach is that of Lido Marini. (i.e. https://lidomarini.lecce.it/)
 * See Salento (Italy)

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Talk:Salermo

miss-spelled! should be Salerno

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Talk:Salford

Wouldn't it be better if this town had it's own page (with a link to the Manchester article)? -- (WT-en) Xillion 16:47, 2 July 2006 (EDT)
 * There's a discussion about this at Talk:Manchester, please jump in if you know the area! (WT-en) Majnoona 17:15, 2 July 2006 (EDT)

Salford, a TOWN?
If you read this you will see it is not a town, but a city and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in North West England. 84.71.183.168

 * I don't understand—where does it say this is a town? Anyway, please plunge forward and make any necessary changes. --(WT-en) Peter Talk 22:53, 8 August 2008 (EDT)

Confusing hierachy
There always is in Manchester. For the purposes of WT though, it is clear that Salford is part of Manchester, not the Greater Manchester region (i.e Salford is treated a a district of Manchester, the city). I have therefore corrected the breadcrumb. --(WT-en) Burmesedays 02:21, 4 January 2010 (EST)

Salford is not part of Manchester. It has its own clearly defined borders and is a city in its own right with a population of some 218,000. Nobody is denying, however, that it is in Greater Manchester!If you are going to claim it is part of Manchester, why not claim all the other eight districts in GM are part of Manchester too?

 * I am not claiming anything, merely stating the structure of the Wikivoyage Manchester article. We do often ignore administrative niceities here and set the regions up to suit the traveller, rather than government officials. That is clearly the case with Salford and Manchester.--(WT-en) Burmesedays 08:45, 30 March 2010 (EDT)

Enlighten me. Have you been to Manchester? Are you going to claim that, say The Manchester United Stadium is in Manchester, when it is in Trafford Borough? Our local press would have a field day, believe me.Nobody living in Manchester would ever claim Salford to be part of it, but would recognise it IS part of Greater Manchester. Salford is, by the way, an older settlement than Manchester. It is not an administritive niceity but a fact!

 * If you believe the Wiktitravel region structure of the Manchester article should be changed, then please propose it on the Manchester talk page and it can be discussed. You should bear in mind though that Wikivoyage often creates travel regions that bear little resemblance to administrative boundaries. Check out London where several cities are treated as part of London for travel purposes; Washington DC where the quadrant system is completely ignored; there are many other similar examples. The traveller comes first is the abiding principle here, not the way locals view their habitat or how long a place has been settled. That being said, it may well be that there is a better way to organise Manchester. It is kind of irrelevant, but yes I know Manchester a bit although I am certainly no expert on the region. Cheers. --(WT-en) Burmesedays 21:59, 31 March 2010 (EDT)

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Talk:Salineras

I am unsure if Salineras and Moray (Peru) should be combined into an (as of yet unwritten) article about the nearby town Maras. You need to pass through the town in order to get to either of those sites, but there is nothing to see in the town- there are no places to stay and virtually nothing in the way of restaurants.

Thoughts?

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Talk:Salta (province)

Article name
I think this should be the city article and the province article should be Salta (province). The city is far more famous than the province. -- (WT-en) Ronald 18:31, 17 March 2006 (EST)

Pricing for busses
Given Argentina's current high inflation, maybe pricing information for the busses in the "Get in" section should be completely removed or at least updated? Citizen428 (talk) 15:18, 26 January 2013 (UTC)

 * Plunge forward and add pricing information! Globe-trotter (talk) 16:11, 26 January 2013 (UTC)

Tour listings
How many of these tour listings should be there, consider Wikivoyage's tour listing policy? In brief, how many of these places can't be seen by independent travelers or are inordinately difficult for them to get to? Ikan Kekek (talk) 20:17, 14 May 2013 (UTC)

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Talk:Saltcoats

Reading the "Do" section makes me realise I live in a hole...

Buy Section
I move the following list of shop from the buy section to here. Most of these places are of little interest to visitors, and if so, they should provide more details. Xsobev (talk) 18:18, 23 June 2017 (UTC)

Hamilton Street

Sainsburys, Acorn Pet Store, Stems and Gems, Gallagher Pharmacy, Photography Shop, Wedding Shop, Sports Shop, Starks the Newsagents, Clydesdale Bank, Barclays Bank, Charity Shop, Betting Shop, Criminal Lawyer, Stewarts Travel, Thomas Cook

Chapelwell Street

Post Office, Solicitors, Royal Bank of Scotland, Sports and Rainwear, British Heart Foundation

Dockhead Street

Ethel Austins, Several Hairdressers, Salvation Army Store, Shoe Shop, Timpsons, Specsavers, Pound King, Poundland, Pound Express, 2 Card Shops, Happit, 2 Butchers, Dino's the Greengrocers, Greggs Bakery, Job Centre, Fraser's Travel, Gregor Watsons - Electrical goods, Betting Shop, Bank of Scotland, JAS Campbell Solicitors

Countess Street

Ivor Spanner Toy Shop, The Clip Joint, Barrhead Travel, Semi-Chem, Beanstocks

ALDIs and Iceland are found at the harbourside.

Merging with Ardrossan?
This page should probably merged with Ardrossan. None of the two places seem to have much to offer for tourists and are very close to each other. They even have overlapping listings. Xsobev (talk) 18:41, 23 June 2017 (UTC)

 * Support - it's a 32-minute walk to Ardrossan. It would be more useful to readers to merge the two articles into one better-developed article. Ground Zero (talk) 21:19, 27 June 2017 (UTC)

title: Talk:Saltcoats