Tourist Attractions and Places of Interest:

Phra Phutthabat Shrine
The name of this shrine literally means the Buddha's Footprints which are housed in the Mondop located on the shelf of Suwan Banphot Hill or Satchaphan Khiri Hill, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat 31 kilometers from the provincial township area. From Saraburi one takes a left turn and travels one kilometers before arriving at Amphoe Phra Phutthabat site. The footprint was discovered in the reign of King Songtham of Ayutthaya. There are two annual fairs celebrating the footprints: The first one falls on the 8th waxing moon day to the 1st waning moon day of the 3rd lunar month; and the second falls on the 8th waxing moon day to the 1st waning moon day of the 4th lunar month.

Phra Putthachai
This literally means the Buddha's Shadow which is located on the Bangkok - Saraburi Road at Km. 102 where a right turn is to be made for a distance of four kilometers; then take a left urn to the monastery where one can follow the sign clearly leading to the location in the foot hill area of Phatthawi Hill, Tambon Nong Pla Lai. The main attraction is the shadow of a Buddha image seen on a cliff wall and one can access there through a spiral staircase; the surroundings of that place are very pleasant and shady.

Tham Krabok Buddhist Monk Sanctuary
This place, famous for its treatment provided against narcotics addiction, is located in the area of Pong Prap Mountain Range, Tambon Khun Khlon, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat 25 kilometers along Phahonyothin road from Saraburi township area.

Muak Lek Arboretum
This arboretum is located 36 kilometers from Saraburi on Friendship Highway in back of the shops selling the products of the Dairy Farm Organization. It occupies an area of 375 rai situated at the middle point between Amphoe Muak Lek of Changwat Saraburi and Amphoe Pak Chong of Changwat Nakhon Ratchasima.

Nam Tok Sao Nai or Chet Sao Noi
This waterfall is accessible through the same road to Nam Tok Muak Lek but one travels nine kilometers more on a laterite road. The waterfall has many levels and the surrounding is naturally beautiful with a spacious shady swimming area.

Kusuma Farm
This farm, being a natural resort accommodation, is located in the vicinity of Amphoe Muak Lek on Friendship Highway. A left turn is made opposite the Thai-Danish Dairy Farm for seven kilometers totalling 137 kilometers from Bangkok. The farm has various types of accommodations priced from 400-2,000 baht. The details for reservations can be obtained from telephone number 571-1591 and 526-1659.