Nakhon phanom
Best known for its panoramic views of the Mekong River and the rugged mountains of Laos, it also has religious heritage centering on the province’s Phra That Phanom, the most sacred religious structure in the Northeast. Nakhon Phanom is 740 km from Bangkok, 242 km from Udon Thani and 296 km from Nong Khai. Nakhon Phanom (City of Mountains), although primarily a gateway to Laos and onwards to Vietnam, is also home to one of Isan’s (and southern Laos’) most important wats, Phra That Phanom in the southern town of That Phanom. The province, literally translated as “city of hills”, is renowned for its beautiful scenery and a great place to spend a few relaxing days by the Mekong River. The city contains one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, revered in both Thailand and neighboring Laos. The province is opposite Tha Khaek in Laos.
Nakhon phanom Attractions
Don Don Island
Kaeng Kabao
Phra That Phanom
Phra That Renu
Phra That Sri Khoon
Phra That Ta-Uthain
Phu Langka Mountains
Tha Khaek
That Phanom
Wat Sila Mongkol
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Sakon nakhon
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