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Upper Northeast Plant Conservation Centre, located in the area of Phu Thok Noi Forest, Mu 6, Ban Phu Sawat, Tambon Nong Doen, is an ecotourism route, which came from the royal initiative of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Covering an area of 2,115 rai, the forest is so abundant with the rehabilitated forest of 1,150 rai, planting more than 100 kinds of herbs, more importantly; a new plant species of the world was discovered here by Dr. Chawalit Niyomtham, a botanist of the Royal Forest Department. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has given the botanical name of this new breed as “Bauhinia Sirindhorniae”. In addition, the Centre features numerous species of orchids and other plants; for example, Dok Khulu Nang Ua, Dok Phueng, Chai Pha Sida, Kratae Tai Mai, Singto Klok Ta, ground orchid; such as, Dusita (Dok Khamin), Soi Suwanna (Ya Si Thong), Ueang Mai Na, and is a habitat of wild animals like red junglefowl, boar, barking deer, hare, porcupine, mouse-deer, white squirrel, black squirrel, treeshrew,ringed teal, and several species of fowls.The Centre’s area is adjacent to “Huai Bang Bat” or “Bueng Bang Bat” whereas visitors can take a boat to see the nature around the reservoir. Boats for 3-4 persons are available at 200 Baht/boat/trip, taking about 3 hours per round. Tourists, who want to take an adventure by driving a four-wheeled vehicle, trekking, seeing nature, camping, riding a mountain bike, are recommended to visit during September-January, which is the time when the flowers are blooming and the forest is very green.Accommodation: The centre provides two houses for 20 visitors and two spots for camping, as well as provides food by order (for at least 5 visitors); contact in advance is recommended. For visitors who want to cook themselves, they should bring their own supplies. For more information, please contact the Centre, Khun Prasert Thongkul, at Tel. 08 1965 2002.To get there: From Nong Khai, take Highway No. 212 to Amphoe Bueng Kan for 135kilometres and go straight to Amphoe Bung Khla for another 20 kilometres to the sign of theHuai Bang Bat Reservoir. There is a bus of the Transport Co., Ltd. available: an air-conditioned bus No. 224 (Udon Thani - Nakhon Phanom) operating twice a day at 7.30 and 10.30 a.m. taking about 3 hours and ordinary bus (Udon Thani - Nakhon Phanom) operating every 45 minutes from 6.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. with 4 hours travel time. Visitors who want to drive with their own vehicle should use a four-wheeled one. For visitors’ convenience and safety, it is advisable to contact the guiding staff to prevent from getting lost in the forest due to the winding and grinding condition of the Centre’s area. It takes about 1 hour on foot to walk to the scenic point.