Top Things to do in Nong Khai Province
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What to do and see in Nong Khai Province, Nong Khai Province: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Nong Khai Province, Thailand including Issan Rum Distillery, Sala Kaew Ku (Wat Khaek), Wat Pha Tak Suea, Naga Fireball Festival, Lan Phaya Nak, Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tue, Nong Khai Aquarium, Wat Pho Chai, Tha Sadet Market, The First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
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1. Issan Rum Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Issan Rum Distillery Agricultural Rum 100 % Sugarcanne juice Awarded at HKIWSC and Rhum Fest PARIS Free Tour of the distillery and pacefull tasting room
Reviewed By MichaelCharlesW - Tao Ngoi, Thailand
While taking a time out in Nong Khai, we look for out of the way places to explore. To our luck trip adviser pointed us to the right place. Easy to find using google maps, short drive from the river walk. Arriving from the dirt road you see the naturally enhanced landscape, empeckable views of a natural pond. Shaded areas with cosey sitting areas. Lek the Host, 0wner and distiller greeted us with a smile. First offering was a great cup of freashly ground bean coffee. Next came the famous Issan Rum, we were not disappointed. With the friendly company of another guest from France (living in Thailand 21 years) the mid-morning was a treat. Highly Recommend a visit on your trip to Nong Khai.
2. Sala Kaew Ku (Wat Khaek)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By Instantcalmer - Yasothon, Thailand
There's been a lot written about this place and no wonder. I had prepared by reading the story of the monk who designed and worked on it building up followers and community support. The result is about 200 statues that give an original perspective on Buddhism, Hinduism and life. The great mother features also. The statues are sometimes humourous, reverential, philisophical or practical. Some teach a lesson. For instance near the entry is an elephant pressing forward with about 100 small dogs yapping at him. The lesson don't lose your purpose by listening to gossip and negativity. A cartoon in stone. The long inscriptions are all in Thai so maybe a Thai friend can translate for you or read in advance for a deeper understanding. Enter the eternal mother's womb and receive a panaroma of couplehood and parenthood. Stunning, entertaining, thought-provoking, calming and spiritual. How's that for a package? A modest 40 baht entry for non-Thais who pay 10 baht. I'd gladly pay 400 baht same as a national park. I'm sure it just pays for upkeep and gardening.
3. Wat Pha Tak Suea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By 870rogerj - Udon Thani, Thailand
My wife and I packed our motorcycle for a trip to Wat Pha Tak Suea and the Skywalk. The tempel has a wonderful view over Mekong, over to Laos. I’m terrified of height but I managed to walk the Skywalk, and it felt very safe. The view is spectacular. Coming by motorcycles, the road up to the temple is also great. Lots of up and down, through winding turns. After the temple we drove in to Nong Khai for the night.
4. Naga Fireball Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Mekong River separates Northern Thailand from Laos and the locals believe that a mythical creature of higher being called the Naga lives in this river. She protects the river and all the rural lives along the shore. Every year, there is a phenomenon at the end of the Buddhist Lent. Fireballs burst out from the river in size of small sparkles up to big balls of fire into the sky. It is also known as the Mekong lights and locals believe it is the Naga’s blessing. Whether you believe it or not, it’s an amazing sight to watch at night along the river.
Reviewed By HANSR277
The food and a 5 liter bottle of Black Label,i shared to the end with wife and my four Thai friends.I saw the nature display already 40 years ago and it can only be seen in this time and by full moon, because a plankton produces methane gas and because it is lit only by the moonlight, no fireworks.In the early years there were only a few tourists beside the locals, but later they swelled to a hundred thousand.
5. Lan Phaya Nak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By gonzo666777 - Nong Khai, Thailand
The Nong-Khai city hall must have paid a lot to make the new promenade along the banks of the Mekhong river beautiful decorated with hundreds of green and golden "Dragon Lamposts" and intricate bricklaying so you can sit there in the evening restaurant's and enjoy the sundown over the Friendship bridge, in a few months the whole place will host the Mekong river race for very fast speedboats and water scooters. SOOOO COOL.
6. Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tue
7. Nong Khai Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By CoffeeChill - Sunshine Coast, Australia
An excellent user-friendly aquarium, that is compact in size and, curious in its personality. A happy place, where one can truly get 'up close and personal', with a variety of aquatic animals, large and small and, at a comfortable eye level, at an easy pace. There is ample parking, spacious, smooth movement throughout the facility, plus heaps of; observation, discussion, educational and photo opportunities, all along the way. In my opinion, the Nong Khai Aquarium is one of the area's longest standing and premier tourist attractions (see my YouTube), well worth the short drive out of the city centre to experience its diverse wonders.
8. Wat Pho Chai
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By SalomoA
Beautiful temple where you can see reclining Buddha statue, and participate in a holy religious ceremony. Very interesting to see the architecture. The temple is located in a big area in front of Grand Palace. To reach this temple, you need to take BTS to Saphan Taksin station, and continue with hop hop boat (first buy the ticket of THB 60.00 per way) to reach Wat Arun. From Wat Arun, you need to buy another boat ticket of THB 4.00. The entrance fee to this temple is THB 200.00.
9. Tha Sadet Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By Gilly1963 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Great place really interesting place.A bit different to your usual sculptures.Some are really unique.
10. The First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By natchuay - Chiang Mai, Thailand
You need to but a bus ticket to cross the bridge. Grab your passport with double check in from THAI to LAOS. The bus will wait for you until you got a stamp.
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