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Loi Krathong and Candle Festival �����������������������������
Sukhothai’s Loi Krathong is held annually on the full moon night of the
12 th lunar month at the Sukhothai Historical Park. Activities during
the festival include krathong or banana-leaf cup �oating, a �reworks
display, local games, processions, and traditional performances that
re�ect the lifestyle of the people as described in the stone inscription
amid the glamorous atmosphere of the Sukhothai Historical Park, as
well as, a light and sound presentataion.
Khao Luang Winning Day ����������������������� This is a yearly
event that Sukhothai province has organized for tourists and the local
people to climb up to the summit of Khao Luang in the Ramkhamhaeng
National Park, Amphoe Khiri Mat. The event is held around December
every year. More details are available at the Ramkhamhaeng National
Park, Tel: 0 5591 0001-2 or the Sukhothai Public Relations O�ce, Tel:
0 5561 2286.
Interesting Activities
Cycling Route along the Orchards���������������������
��������Travel via Highway No. 101 (Sukhothai – Phrae) to Amphoe
Sawankhalok. Turn right for Tambon Khlong Krachong. Proceed some 2
kilometres further for Bunchop Em-im Orchard, Tel: 08 1888 1739. Enjoy
cycling around the orchard and taste a variety of fruits like pomelo,
santol, sapodilla, coconut, star fruit, various kinds of bananas, as well
as, the tasty and �eshy plum mango (Bouae Macrophylla) with its
chicken-egged size. Then, proceed towards Tambon Ban Tuek by taking
a right turn onto Highway No. 102 (Amphoe Si Satchanalai – Uttaradit)
at Tambon Hat Siao. Turn left for some 30 kilometres for the Tambon Ban
Tuek Community of Amphoe Si Satchanalai. This is a small and peaceful
community �lled with trees, paddy �elds, and scenic mountain ranges,
while tourists can enjoy the traditional life of fruit growers. Di�erent
types of fruits grown along the hilly terrain include longkong, langsat,
mangosteen, durian, banana, pomelo, rambeh, and rambutan. Contact
the Si Satchanalai District Agricultural O�ce, Tel: 0 5567 1036, or Village
Headman, Mr. Saneh Mueangmun, Tel: 08 1395 7183.
Cycling in Sukhothai Historical Park �������������������������
������������������This activity is to sightseeing and study the archeological
site in the historical park. It can be made by the rental bike service
in front of the Historical Park or contact Tourist service centre in the
Park Tel: 0 5569 7241.
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