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Phra That Phanom is located 50 kilometers from
Nakhon Phanom town on Highway No. 212. It is the most important
Buddhist site in the province. A 53-meters tall square-shaped pagoda,
it was believed to have been built before the 12th century. The pagoda,
which is believed to have originally been of Khmer design, was
renovated through the years to its present Laotian design.
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Phra That Tha Uthen is located opposite Hin Bun
town in Laos. It is situated approximately 26 kilometers north of the
city on Highway 212. Similar in style to Phra That Phanom, Phra That
Tha Uthen is 66 meters high. Constructed in 1912, the chedi (pagoda)
houses the relics of the Lord Buddhas' disciple brought from over from
Yangon, Myanmar.
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7 kilometers from Amphoe Ban Phaeng, has been
preserved in its natural beauty state and is where the rivers
originating from Phu Langka mountain meet in a confluence
to form the Huai Kham river. The river cascades through
4 steps of the fall before continuing on its ways to the
Khong river.
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5 kilometers from Nam Tok Tat Kham, can be reached after
a 2 hour walk. The waterfall is from a river originating
from Phu Langka mountain and the area has its own natural
beauty especially in the rainy season.
Illuminated Boat
Procession held annually in October or November, the event
represents a traditional Loi Krathong ceremony of north
easterners marking the end of the Buddhist Lent. The illuminated
boats are made of banana barks, bamboo or other floatable
material with a length of at least 6 meters. The boat is
elaborately fashioned into various shapes. The procession
is staged in the streets during the day while at night,
religious rites are observed. Later, the boats are illuminated
and launched into the Mekhong river.
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Phra That Maha Chai is located at Wat Khosadaram,
Tambon Maha Chai, some 40 kilometers from Nakhon Phanom town on the
Nakhon Phanom-Sakon Nakhon (Highway No. 22). The monastery is easily
accessible via a 2-kilometer road that leads directly to the temple.
The chedi enshrines the holy relics of Lord Buddha. Inside the
convocation hall is Thailand's largest wooden Buddha image. The hall
also features exquisite murals depicting the life of Lord Buddha that
are regarded as one of the finest and rarest murals of the Northeast.
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Wat Si Thep is situated on Sunthon Wichit Road and
houses the highly revered Phra Saeng, which is said to have been built
along with Phra Suk and Phra Sai, two other Buddha images. In addition,
the ordination hall features exquisite murals.
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Thai Mueang Beach is a freshwater beach that appears only during the
dry season from February to April when it extends to the middle of the
Mekong River almost reaching the river bank on the Laos side. This
beach is another excellent place from which to enjoy the river view
from dusk to dawn.
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Located in Amphoe Na Wa, the stupa is designated as
a holy place, especially for one born on Thursday. It is believed to
grant the wish of working successfully.
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This park is in the Langka Mountain Range, 6 kilometres from Ban Phaeng district and comprises 2 waterfalls.
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Phra That Renu Nakhon is located 52 kilometers
south of Nakhon Phanom town on Highway No. 212. Upon reaching the
kilometer 44 marker, turn right and proceed for another 7 kilometers.
The pagoda, which is 35 meters high, was built in 1918 and is a scaled
down replica of Phra That Phanom. Inside the pagoda are a Buddhist
scripture and a gold Buddha image.
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This is the only site where it is possible to see the brick ruins and a
number of large trees that are over a hundred years old. Archeological
evidence reveals that the place was formerly the camp site of Phraya
Chiangsa who led his troops from Vientiane to assist Tao Kumsing in the
fight to liberate Tao Kumsing's Kingdom from Tao Gugnews control. This
old town is located about 5 kilometers from the city.
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Phra Achan Bua Temiyo Museum is situated at Wat Sila Mongkhon in Ban
Lak Sila, only 5 kilometers from Amphoe That Phanom. The museum houses
the remains of the famous monk Phra Achan Man Phuritatto and the
religious items of another monk, Phra Achan Bua Temiyo. The
well-preserved body of the latter monk is kept here and is highly
revered by locals.
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Located in amphoe Mueang, the stupa is designated as a holy place,
expecially for one born on Saturday. It is believed to grant the wish
of being a respectful leader.
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Located in the compound of Nakhon Phanom Technical School, Nitayo Road,
Nakhon Phanom 48000, golf lovers may call 042 511177 for reservation or
more details.
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Fancy a walk along the mighty and famous Mekong Riverω Visitors can
stroll along the riverside promenade parallel to the Mekong River and
enjoy the view across the river of Tha Khaek City against the
mountainous backdrop. The view is spectacular in the evening as the sun
sets over the mountains on the other side of the river.
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