Visit Uthai Thani GIant Tree (Uthai Thani)
Presentation Uthai Thani GIant Tree
g_translate Thai name : ต้นไม้ยักษ์
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Uthai Thani Giant Tree is 97 meters high and is said to be 300 or 400 years old. It is considered sacred by the locals. People who come to visit the tree would have a happy life. That it is sacred means that you have to behave in a respectful way, especially when you take a pictures.
The tree belonged to a villager who wanted to sell it to a merchant for 9,000 baht to produce various wooden items. But he realized that it would be impossible to find such a gigantic tree again and finally decided to cancel the sell and offered the tree to the community if they promise to take good care of it. It's not an unmissable visit in Uthai Thani province but as it's on the road to go to Wat Tham Khao Wong, a superb forest temple, why not stop there and have a look ? (follow ''Big Tree'' signs)
I am always impressed by these Giant trees ! The best known in Thailand remains Kanchanaburi Giant Tree which is more majestic even if younger. But it is notthe same type of tree.
Practical information about Uthai Thani GIant Tree
It is a visit that can easily be added to
Wat Tham Khao Wong visit since it is almost on the way. There is a small market between the parking lot and the path that leads to the Giant Tree. It is quite quiet during on the week days, more lively on weekends.
How to get to Uthai Thani GIant Tree ?
Uthai Thani Giant Tree is more than 80 kilometers west of Uthai Thani city. There is no public transport to get there easily from the city. It's a very small detour on the road to the superb Wat Tham Khao Wong temple.
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