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| Ban Nong
Chan Old Town |
| 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
Gugnew?s control. This old town is located
about 5 kilometers from the city. |
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| Hat Thai
Mueang |
| 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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| Phu Kratae
Golf Club |
| 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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| Riverside
Promenade |
| Fancy a walk along the mighty
and famous Mekong River? 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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| Saint
Anna Nong Saeng Church |
| Saint Anna Church is located
on Sonthornvijit Road which runs parallel
to the dame in front of the city of Nakhon
Phanom. The church was built in 1926 by a
Catholic priest. The church stands as a symbol
of an international city that welcomes inhabitants
from all walks of life. Before Christmas eve,
Christians will make different styles of stars
and put them together in the church. |
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| Tha Khaek
(located in Laos) |
| Foreigners wishing to extend their journey
to Tha Khaek should obtain Lao Visas. Only travelers
with valid visas are allowed to cross to Laos
by ferry. Tha Khaek is a trade outpost with
interesting French colonial architecture. |
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| Wat Maha
That |
| This monastery is located
on Sunthon Wichit Road, on the bank of Mekong
River. The compound includes Phra That Nakhon
– a sacred pagoda highly worshipped
by Buddhists. With a square base of 5.8 meters
wide and a height of 24 meters, the pagoda
was built by Phraya Ammat (Pom), the army
commander-in-chief from Vientiane who built
Nakhon Phanom City. |
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| Wat Okat
(Wat Okatsibuaban) |
| The temple, which is located
along the bank of the Mekong River, on Sunthon
Wichit Road is an ancient monastery that has
not been dated. The temple was built before
the provincial town was established and houses
many highly-revered old Buddha images such
as Phra Teaw and Phra Tiam. Additional attractions
at the temple are its magnificent murals.
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| Wat Si
Thep |
| 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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| Amphoe Tha Uthen |
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| Phra
That Tha Uthen |
| 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 Buddha’s disciple
brought from over from Yangon, Myanmar. |
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| Wat Trai Phum |
| A riverside temple located in Tha Uthen District
where the 15th century, 80-inch tall Phra Bang
image with an octagon base surrounded by 8 elephants
is enshrined. It is believed that a procession
with the image during the dry season will bring
rainfall. |
| Amphoe That Phanom |
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| Phra That Phanom |
| 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. The pagoda enshrines the holy relics
of the Lord Buddha. On August 11, 1975 at 7
p.m., the entire pagoda collapsed after many
days of rainstorm. The Thai public subsequently
made considerable donations to rebuild the pagoda
to its original splendor. People placed many
valuables inside and placed a 110-kilogram solid
gold spire on top of the pagoda. |
| Amphoe Ban Phaeng |
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| Phra Achan Bua Temiyo
Museum |
| 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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| Phu Langka National
Park |
This park is in the Langka Mountain Range,
6 kilometres from Ban Phaeng district and
comprises 2 waterfalls.
Namtok Tat Kham is located
near the park office. This small 4-tiered
waterfall is superb for relaxation.
Namtok Tat Pho, which can
be seen from the highway paralleling the Mekong
River, is located 11 kilometers from Ban Phaeng
and 5 kilometers from Tat Kham Waterfall.
Equally beautiful, Tat Pho is best visited
during the rainy season. A trail to the waterfall
allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of both
sides of the falls while walking a little
over 1 hour.
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