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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Gugnews control. This old town is located about 5 kilometers
from the city.
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.
Phra That Nakhon 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.
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
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