Pa Hin Ngam National Park can be reached via the Bangkok-Saraburi-Chai Badan route, then connecting to Highway No. 205 (Chai Badan-Thep Sathit-Chaiyaphum). Then take a left-hand road just before the district for 29 kilometres. The park is littered with large rocks of unusual shapes, some resembling a nail, a serpent's head and an ancient castle.

In the early part of the rainy season in July, Dok Krachiao, a jungle flower with an underground bulb, will sprout pink blooms all over the area. With winter come orchids emerging from rock cracks and other innumerable types of jungle flowers. Sut Phaen Din is a steep cliff that connects the Northeast to the Central Region. Visitors can get a panoramic view of the surrounding area from here. Tents can be set up for overnighters in the park.

Thep Prathan and Thep Phanom Waterfalls are medium-sized waterfalls at their loveliest in the rainy season. They are 34 kilometres and 48 kilometres from Thep Sathit district, respectively.

Chulabhorn Dam is at Tambon Thung Phra and dams the Phrom River. It is a rock-filled dam with an earth core. The dam is 700 metres long and 70 metres high. It is used to generate electricity and irrigation. Boat rentals are available to view the sights of the reservoir. To get to the dam, take the Chaiyaphum-Chum Phae Road (Highway No. 201) to Nong Song Hong junction, then turn left onto Highway No. 2055, a total distance of 120 kilometres from Chaiyaphum.

Phu Khieo Wildlife Reserve is on the way as Chulabhorn Dam, between the 24-25 km markers. It has an area of 1,560 square kilometres. The geography consists of a sandstone mountain range with high cliffs. The verdant jungle is the watershed of an important river of the Northeast called the Chi and is home to abundance of wild animals, as well as over 350 bird species. The reserve is ideal for studying flora and fauna. The most interesting spot is Thung Kamang, a grass field that is the grazing ground for many animals. The reserve is open only to persons wishing to study nature. Permission must be obtained from the reserve chief by writing to P.O. Box 3, Chum Phae Post Office, Khon Kaen or contact the Wildlife Reserve Section, Royal Forestry Department, Bang Khen, Bangkok.

Phra That Nong Sam Mun can be reached from Chaiyaphum by taking Highway No. 201 past Phu Khieo to Ban Nong Song Hong for 75 kilometres, then turn left onto Highway No. 2055 and drive for 9 kilometres to Ban Kaeng. There, turn left and drive for a further 5 kilometres. This square-based pagoda is 32 meters wide and 45 meters high. It is one of the most complete and most beautiful pagodas to be found. Incorporating art from the Lanna, Lan Chang and Ayutthaya periods, the pagoda is believed to have been built during the 16 th –17 th century.

The present site of the pagoda used to be the site of an ancient city from the Dvaravati period that flourished during the 7 th -11 th century. Traces of a moat and buildings remain. Many artefacts have been discovered here such as sandstone temple markers and Khmer-style sculptures.

Ban Khae decorative trees can be found at Ban Khae, which is about 1 kilometre from Amphoe Phu Khieo on Highway No. 201. The trees are sought after for garden decoration and they constitute the main occupation of the village. Several trees are taken and bent into interesting shapes, then sold to visitors.

Nongnut orchid farm is 1 kilometre from Phu Khieo on the Phu Khieo-Chum Phae route. It has an area of about 10 acres. The highlight is an orchid species called Oncidium that has won in an international competition. Other type of popular orchid species, including Vandas and Cattleyas, are also sold here.

Khit cloth of Ban Noen Salao is at Moo 6, Tambon Nong Tum on Highway No. 201, 8 kilometres from Ban Khae. The village engages in silk and cotton weaving and making local products derived from them, such as pillows.