Roi Et Parks
Phalanchai Lake
The lake, situated in the heart of Roi Et township, is regarded the symbol of the province. It features an island amidst a large size lake occupying an approximate area of 200,000 square meters. Being a relaxation place, it is decorated with a large flowers garden of various species of trees giving shady area to the place. There are several kinds of fish in the lake and boats for people to row are available. In addition, various attractions within the area of Phalan Chai Lake are :
- City Pillar Shrine which is highly revered by Roi Et people.
- Large Walking Buddha image located amidst the garden.
- Pedestal in term of long leg bowl containing constitution book and flower clock.
- Phu Phalan Chai featuring an imitating zoo and artificial waterfall.
- Health corner where people can come for exercise.
- Children’s playground.
Roi Et Somdet Phra Srinakharin Park
This is a public park located in the heart of the town in front of the Provincial Administrative Building (Sala Klang). It was opened to the public in the year 1986 having an approximate area of 225 rai. The park is decorated with various species of flowers, plants, and various sizes of trees providing shady area for the park. The outstanding spot of this park is the fountain springing up high in the middle part of the park. The white clock tower located in the heart of the city also gives Roi Et graceful and beautiful appearance. There is a library for the public at this tower too and this place is also used for various festivals and entertainment activities of the province.
Amphoe Phon Thong
Laem Phayom
This cape, being a relaxation spot, is located in the east of Phon Thong Lake which is a large reservoir occupying an approximate area of 20 Rai. It is located approximately two kilometers east of Amphoe Phon Thong Office (Phon Thong-Nong Phok Road).
Amphoe Nong Phok
Literature Botanical Garden
This is established as botanical garden project aiming at growing all kinds of plant and tree found in the northeast literature. It is located in the area of Dong Ma E National Park, Tambon Pha Nam Yoi, Amphoe Nong Phok, about 85 kilometers from the province township. It occupies an approximate area of 1,000 rai which will be used as plantations of plants and trees mentioned in all types of literature such as Phra Wetsandon, Lilit Phra Lo, Lilit Taleng Phai, Lord Buddha’s biological yard, etc. Moreover, herbs being classified by their medical essences will be grown too. General landscape of the park is beautiful.
Pha Nam Yoi Aboretum
The park is located in the northeast of Amphoe Nong Phok township. One can take a bus along Roi Et-Amphoe Phon Tong-Amphoe Nong Phok Road totaling a distance of 62 kilometers from Roi Et township. Pha Nam Yoi is a large stone cliff having running water and small springs coming out from the cliff all year round. Its location is on Phu Khao Khieo, Ban Khok Klang, Tambon Khok Sawang having an approximate forest area of 20,000 rai surrounding the cliff. There are various kinds of hard wood in the forest which is regarded a valuable and exquisite one. It is also the habitat of several kinds of animals such as wild boar, barking deer, deer, wild cock and hen. There is a monastery built on this hill occupying an area of 2,500 rai. There is a very large multi purpose pavilion (Sala kan prian) on the hill shelf having the width of 40 meters and the length of 80 meters. The name of this monastery is "Wat Pha Nam Thip Thep Prasit Wanaram". Phra Achan Si Mahawiro, a follower of Phra Achan Man Phurithatto arranged to have it built. In addition, there is a special construction of a pagoda named "Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon" which is the biggest pagoda is Thailand having a width of 101 meters, a height of 101 meters and it was in the area of 101 rai.
