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Khao Kho International Library

Khao Kho International Library is situated at a similar location as Phra Borommathat Chedi Kanchanaphisek. It is a large library designed into the shape of an upside down diamond. It was constructed with a reflecting mirror. The library collects both Thai and international books. During December of every year, there is an organisation of the festival “The Meeting with the Ambassadors at Khao Kho” by inviting ambassadors from various countries to come and witness the cultural performances of the province.

Chedi Phra Borommasaririkkathat Khao Kho

Chedi Phra Borommasaririkkathat Khao Kho is located on the summit next to the Khao Kho International Library, Ban Kong Niam, Mu 4, Tambon Khao Kho. At the summit of the chedi contains the relics of the Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka. The chedi was built by the people of Phetchabun as merit making for the King on the auspicious occasion of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne, as well as, to be an object of worship for Buddhists. On significant religious days, tourists and people will come to conduct a religious ceremony at this place such as a candlelight procession around the temple.