Nong Bua Lam Phu Province General Information
Split off from Udon Thani in 1993, Nong Bua Lam Phu (Nong Bua Lamphu : Nongbua Lamphu) is a scenic province famous for its prehistoric sites. Fossilised shells about 140 million years old can be seen in the cliffs 10 kilometres outside the main town; archaeological sites at Kudkwangsoi villages are also attractions.
Well worth a visit is the huge Erawan Cave, Full of beautiful stalagmites and stalacitites.  A very long stairway leads up to the cavern, where a large Buddha sits at the entrance.
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