Upon returning, they saw the tree had miraculously come back to life. The province derives its name from this chedi. About 50 km north-west of Khon Kaen is the Ubol Ratana Reservoir. Named after the eldest daughter of HM the King and Queen, it is the biggest multipurpose dam in the Northeast, generating electricity for eight neighbouring provinces. There is a restaurant with view of the dam and reservoir.
Boat trips are available too.
The park's deciduous and evergreen forests are ideal for trekking and outdoor recreation. To get to the park, follow the route form Khon Kaen to Ubol Ratana Dam to Non Sang. Tham Pha Phuang Forest Park in Chum Phae district is 123 km from town on Highway 12. The large cave there can be reached by walking up a hill from the parking area. Lush forests in the vicinity provide an extra incentive to visit the cave.