Although it is a small and tranquil town, Amnat Charoen has various attractions and visitors can stroll around and see picturesque rice paddies and fruit orchards, the rocky rapids of Mekong River, and the production of various quality handicrafts. Further, Amnat Charoen is known as the Land of Dharma and it features a number of beautiful, old temples with exquisite sacred Buddha images set within peaceful, natural environments.
Amnat Charoen is particularly well known for its silk products. The villages most famous for silk production include Baan Chan Lan, Baan Soi, Baan Pueai, Baan Hua Dong, and Baan Nam Thuam. Furthermore, most people in Amphoe Chanuman are descendant of the Phu Thai ethnic group that migrated from Lao. They specialize in weaving “Khit” cloth, which has unique patterns.
Every November, the people of Amnat Charoen hold boat races on the Mekong River, in front of Amphoe Chanuman’s office, during which visitors can enjoy the races by day and shopping and entertainment by night.
Amnat Charoen, located along the Mekong River in Northeastern Thailand, is an area of great natural beauty, featuring a reservoir, the Mekong River, and unspoiled forests and mountains. Amidst this setting are many old temples with exquisite Buddha images and a number of villages engaged in handicrafts production, including silk, for which the province is renowned.
Accommodation
Although not a major center for tourism, Amnat Charoen has a variety of accommodation options, including hotels, resorts, and home stays Transport As a province somewhat off the typical tourist route, Amnat Charoen is best reached via private car or public bus. However, it is possible to take a train or plane to nearby Ubon Ratchathani and then a short bus to Amnat Charoen. Once there, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaew, motorbike taxi, and tuk tuk.  Getting to and from Amnat Charoen  By Train:As there is no train service directly to Amnat Charoen, it is possible to take a train to Ubon Ratchathani first and then take bus from there to Amnat Charoen, 75 kilometers away.  By Car:From Bangkok head north via Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin Road) then take Highway No.2 (Mittraphap Road) to Nakhon Ratchasima. Next, take Highway No.226 (Nakhon Ratchasima-Surin) and then Highway No.214 (Surin-Amphoe Suwannaphum) turning right into Highway No.202 via Yasothon and Amphoe Pa. This route is covers 585 kilometers. Alternatively, take Highways 1, 2, and 226 to Highway No.212. This route is 704 kilometers long.  By Bus:Scheduled busses and air-conditioned coaches leave Bangkok’s Northeastern Bus terminal (Mo Chit 2) on Kamphaeng Phet Road for Amnat Charoen daily. For more information, call 0-2936-2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th  By Air:As there is no regular commercial airline service to Amnat Charoen, it is possible to fly to Ubon Ratchathani first and then take bus from there to Amnat Charoen, 75 kilometers away. Getting Around Amnat Charoen As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically songtaews that follow established routes around the provincial capital and between towns within the province. Songtaews, motorbike taxis, and some form of tuk tuk are usually available for private charter as well.  ActivitiesAs one of the less frequently visited tourist destinations in Thailand, Amnat Charoen has limited activities for visitors to participate in other than visiting the natural and cultural attractions around the province. AttractionsAs one of the quieter tourist destinations in Thailand, Amnat Charoen features mostly natural and cultural attractions,As one of the quieter tourist destinations in Thailand, Amnat Charoen features mostly natural and cultural attractions, including beautiful temples, and silk and handicraft villages. The following are some of the most popular attractions in Amnat Charoen |
As in most provincial capitals, Amnat Charoen features a central market where locals can buy everything from groceries to household appliances and visitors can shop for clothing and other necessary supplies. In addition to the shopping venues listed below, there are often locally produced handicrafts available at central markets, the occasional night market, and from village workshops in smaller towns throughout the province. Tourist Information Centres Area of Responsibility: Ubon Ratchathani, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon Language Support: English Opening Hours: 08:30-16:30 Services & Facilities: Support tourism for Thai and Foreign visitors by providing brochures on tourism and creating and producing tourism media. Information : http://www.tourismthailand.org |
