Amnat Charoen
- Silk products
- Boat Races in November
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.