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Phetchabun is a province with rich tourism potential. Its climate is pleasant due to the mountainous and forested areas and it has a history of richness and prosperity for more than 1,400 years.
Phetchabun is also abundant with waterfalls, rivers and lakes. Dams have been built to prevent flooding and control irrigation, creating popular scenic picnic and recreation areas around the reservoirs.
However, it is the mountains that draw tourists. The rolling peaks of Khao Khor, known as Little Switzerland, is beautiful scenery and cool weather attracts many visitors, to see the mountain-top army base turned into a museum, and enjoy trekking in the open zoo and non-hunting areas.
The recommended attraction in Phetchabun; The national parks of Phu Hin Rong Kla, with its stunning rock formations, and Nam Nao, whose forests are habitat to many large animals and birds, are now starting to attract more and more trekkers and eco-tourists. |
