What places to visit in Nong Khai?
What to see in Nong Khai
The must do visit in Nong Khai is Sala Kaew Ku (or Wat Kaek the name of Temple). In the park, there are huge cement statues of Buddhas and other figures more or less mythological and religious. A truly amazing place ! Otherwise, the most important temple in the city is Wat Pho Chai. Not very interesting from the outside but its interior with its colorful paintings worth a look. Shopping enthusiasts will go to Tha Sadet market or the night market that is held on Saturday evening. And of course, in the evening, go one Mekong river banks to see the sunset.
Must-visit places in Nong Khai
Sala Kaew Ku
ศาลาแก้วกู่
Sky Walk
วัดผาตากเสื้อOther nice places to visit in Nong Khai
Wat Phu Tok
The set of stairs and wooden footbridges installed in mountain flank and which allows to climb as the Phu Tok mount of 359 meters high on 7 levels is just impressive! And offers great views. On the other hand, it is not near Nong Khai but near Bueng Khan small friendly town and little tourist at 130 km from Nong Khai.
Wat Pho Chai
this is the most important temple in Nong Khai. It is mainly the inside of the ordination hall with its beautiful murals and its sitting Buddha statue made of gold, bronze and ruby that worth the visit. The Buddha image has a interesting story that you can see on some of the murals.
Wat Lam Duan
temple with a large Buddha statue sitting on the roof where you can climb and have a magnificent panoramic view of the Mekong river particularly nice to watch the sunset.Other visits suggestions in Nong Khai
- Nong Khai Aquarium
Located relatively far outside the city and underserved by public transport, Nong Khai aquarium hosts marine or river fishes. People mainly come for its giant catfish (open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 4.30 pm - Entry fee: 100 THB)
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Doi Chang
This mountain offers beautiful sceneries and is known throughout Thailand for its coffee, the most famous and most delicious coffee in Thailand. Going up there, you can meet the hill tribes that...
Wat Huai Kaew
This temple with its Khmer style pagoda (not period) built in the middle of a pond is very photogenic and is well worth a short visit, especially since in the area where it is located, there are...
Chiang Khan
Located on the banks of the Mekong River, with Laos opposite, the small town of Chiang Khan is probably the most charming city in Loei province. Renown for its morning alms offerings to Buddhist...
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
perfectly restored, a very beautiful temple with two large Buddhas on each side of the big chedi and a reclyning Buddha a little further. Around the main building a square with buddhas statues. It...
All COVID-19 restrictions for coming to Thailand lifted from October 1 !
We have been waiting for it for months, hoping it will happen on July 1, but it will finally be October 1, 2022, when Thailand will lift the last COVID restrictions to enter the country. From this date, it will no longer be necessary to show...
