Amphoe Muang
Hat Chom Mani
Hat Chom Mani is a sandy beach on the Mekong River, 2
kilometres from town. The beach occurs during the dry season in
April. The locals and tourists enjoy a day out here.
Phrathat Bang Phuan
Phrathat Bang Phuan is at Ban Don Mu, 11 kilometres from
town on the Nong Khai-Udon Thani road, then a road on the right
onto Highway No. 211 to Tha Bo for 10 kilometres. This old pagoda
is 34 metres high and houses the holy relics of Lord Buddha. It
underwent major renovation in 1976 because the original fired
brick pagoda collapsed. The temple still has the old pagoda, temple
boundary markers and an ancient stone inscription. Furthermore,
there is an ancient pool from which water was once used in blessing
past city lords.
Phrathat Nong Khai
Phrathat Nong Khai collapsed into the Mekong in 1847.
Over the years the pagoda drifted to the centre of the river where
it is seen today.
Prap Ho Monument
Prap Ho Monument is in front of the provincial hall. It
honours soldiers who died suppressing the Ho rebellion in 1886.
Sala Kaeo Ku
Sala Kaeo Ku is full of strange statues according to the
belief of a defunct sect. It is 3 kilometres from town on the
way to Phon Phisai. Luang Pu Luea, an old man who believes all
religions should be integrated together, set up the park in 1978
by allegedly using unskilled craftsman to carry out fine details.
Sala Kaeo Ku features a large garden of statues depicting Buddhist
and Hindu gods, goddesses, saints devils, and demons, as well
as some secular sculptures.
Tha Sadet
Tha Sadet is the port for local people crossing the Mekong
River to Tha Duea in Laos. There is a market for Indo-Chinese
and eastern European products, as well as the province’s
local goods.
Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge
Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is the first international
bridge spanning the Mekong. The bridge was built jointly by the
governments of Australia, Thailand and Laos. It was opened in
April 8, 1994.
Wat Pho Chai
Situated in Nong Khai town, this temple houses Luang Pho
Phra Sai, a beautiful gold Buddha image most sacred in the province.
