[2025 Nong Khai Attraction] Travel Guide for Phrathat Klang Nam / Phra That Nong Khai: Sunken Chedi in the Mekong River, Nong Khai Town (Updated Apr)

Phra That La Nong, also known as Phra That Klang Nam, is an ancient stupa located in the middle of the Mekong River in Nong Khai Province. It is considered a symbol of faith and sanctity for the people of Nong Khai. There is a legend about its construction and collapse into the Mekong River, but the top part of the stupa still emerges above the water during the dry season, making it a popular tourist attraction and pilgrimage site. Highlights of the Place - Legend and Sanctity: It is believed that Phra That La Nong houses the relics of the Buddha. - Mekong River View: A beautiful viewpoint, especially during the dry season when the top of the stupa emerges from the water. - Peaceful Atmosphere: Ideal for those who want to experience nature and local culture. Opening Hours: Open all the time, with the best time to visit being the dry season (around March-April). Entrance Fee: Free Location: Moo 11, Rim Khong Road, Mueang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province How to Get There Private Car: From Nong Khai city, take the Rim Khong Road to the viewpoint.

How to get there - Take a van from Udon to Nong Khai, walk along the Mekong River until the end of the road #NortheasternTeam Tourist attractions - Phra That Klang Nam Hotel - Restaurant and food - Shopping - #

Phra That La Nong or Phra That Klang Nam is highly revered by the people of Nong Khai. In the book Urankathu or the legend of Phra That Phanom, a section mentions the construction of this chedi as follows: It was built by 5 Arahants who brought the relics of the Lord Buddha from India together and enshrined them in 6 places at the same time. Nine relics of the right sole of the Buddha are enshrined at Phra That La Nong. #VisitHistoricalSites #NortheastTeam

Phra That La Nong, also known by locals as Phra That Klang Nam, is an ancient stupa that was once situated on the banks of the Mekong River in Nong Khai province. However, it is now submerged due to changes in the river's currents and erosion. The top of the stupa still emerges above the water during the dry season. It is believed to contain relics of the Buddha and is revered by both locals and tourists. Highlights of the Site • The stupa in the water, one of Nong Khai's key landmarks, visible from the riverbank. • Annual worship ceremonies and rituals to bring good fortune. • Beautiful views of the Mekong River, ideal for strolling and photography, especially at sunset. • Boat trips to get a closer look at Phra That La Nong. Location: In the Mekong River, in front of Wat That, Mueang District, Nong Khai Province Operating Hours: Open all the time, but the stupa is more visible during the dry season (around March to May). Entrance Fee: Free (additional charges apply for boat trips to see the stupa up close). How to Get There: • By Car: From Bangkok, take Mittraphap Road (Highway No. 2) towards Nong Khai, which takes about 8-9 hours. • By Plane: Fly to Udon Thani Airport and then take a car to Nong Khai (about 1 hour). Phra That La Nong reflects the faith of the people of Nong Khai and offers beautiful views of the Mekong River. If you have the chance to visit, don't forget to pay your respects for good fortune.

#summerdream Phra That Nong Khai or Phra That Klang Nam or another name Phra That La Nong is a large pagoda on the bank of the Mekong River. Because the river is fast, it has eroded the bank until the pagoda collapsed into the river. Currently, the pagoda is submerged in the middle of the Mekong River, 180 meters from the Thai bank. It is another tourist attraction in Nong Khai that you must stop by. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Phra That La Nong or Phra That Klang Nam is located in Tambon Hat Kham. In 1847, the Phra That was eroded by water and collapsed into the Mekong River, approximately 200 meters from the shore. Inside the Phra That are enshrined 9 Phra Borom Thats of the Footprints. According to the legend of the Urankathu (Phra That Phanom), an underwater survey by the Archaeological Unit 7 found that the Phra That has a base 17.2 meters wide on each side, tapering at the base, and 28.5 meters high, broken into 3 pieces. It is assumed that it was built around the 20th-22nd Buddhist century because it has a shape similar to Phra That Bang Phuan. Currently, a Phra That La Nong or Phra That Klang Nam (replica) has been built so that future generations can remember the long-standing relationship between the people on both sides of the Mekong River. #MongTakesYouTo

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Don't miss out on the three amulets!! Pay homage to the Phra That Klang Nam in Nong Khai Province, or Phra That La Nong, a pagoda that contains ancient relics of the Lord Buddha for hundreds of years. When you start praying, a cloud in the shape of a naga appears in the sky. On the surface of the water, there are waves resembling snake scales. So, you get a cloth to wrap the Phra That and bring a Naga-shaped krathong to worship. When you release the krathong by the boat, it floats to the Phra That Klang Nam. But when the chanting stops, the krathong floats away from the Phra That Klang Nam and floats away with the current. #amaizing #Nong Khai is worth visiting #unbelievable stories #belief

Phra That Klang Nam, originally named Phra That La Nong, is a collapsed pagoda in the middle of the Mekong River. Currently, the pagoda is submerged in the middle of the Mekong River, 180 meters from the Thai shore. The pagoda was built of bricks and mortar and has fallen sideways with the current in the northeast direction. It has a right-angled base, with one side only halfway above the water. Phra That Nong Khai or Phra That Klang Nam, originally named Phra That La Nong, is a collapsed pagoda in the middle of the Mekong River. It enshrines the relics of the soles of nine Buddhas according to the Urankathu or Phra That Phanom legend. An underwater survey by the Archaeological Unit 7 found that the pagoda has a base 17.2 meters wide on each side, with a taper at the base, and a height of approximately 28.5 meters, broken into three sections. It is believed to have been built around the 20th–22nd Buddhist century because it looks similar to Phra That Bang Phuan. In the Urankathu or Phra That Phanom legend, a section mentions the construction of Phra That La Nong as follows: Built by 5 Arahants, including Phra Maha Rattana Thera, Phra Chula Rattana Thera, Phra Maha Suwanna Prasat Thera, Phra Chula Suwanna Prasat Thera, and Phra Sangkhawicha Thera, this pagoda is similar in size to the Phra That Phanom pagoda in That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province. The area of ​​this temple is no less than 100 rai and is located on the bank of the Mekong River. During the flood season, the fast-flowing Mekong River erodes the banks of the temple until they collapse. According to the Chronicles, Part 70, it is recorded that the Mekong River eroded the banks all the way to Phra That La Nong and the pagoda collapsed into the Mekong River. On Friday, the 5th day of the waxing moon of the 9th month, near dusk, R.S.66, C.S.1209, B.E.2309 Getting there: Tourists can take a boat to see the Phra That Klang Nam. The boat fare is 200 baht / round trip, split among the boat. Address: Subdistrict: In the city, District: Mueang Nong Khai, Province: Nong Khai

Phra That Klang Nam, formerly known as Phra That La Nong, is a ruined pagoda in the middle of the Mekong River. 🌅 ⭐️Distinctive features⭐️ Currently, the pagoda is submerged in the middle of the Mekong River, 180 meters from the Thai shore. The pagoda is made of bricks or cement, and has fallen sideways with the current in the northeast direction. It has a right-angled base, with one side only halfway above the Mekong River. ***For those who believe in superstition, don't miss taking a boat to pay homage and ask for blessings from the Phra That Klang Nam. If your wishes are granted, you must return to pay homage again.*** 📍Location📍 🔷Phra That Klang Nam🔷 Subdistrict: Nai Mueang District: Mueang Nong Khai Province: Nong Khai 🔶Boat trip hours🔶 Monday-Sunday 06:00-18:00⏰ #Songkran trip #Merit-making trip #Worship and ask for blessings

#tripmomentsPhra That La Nong or Phra That Klang Nam is an ancient pagoda located in the middle of the Mekong River, which is highly revered by the people of Nong Khai. It is one of the pagodas in the legend of Phra Urankathu which contains the relics of the Lord Buddha. It enshrines the relics of the soles of the feet of nine kings (Phra Phanom). Originally, the pagoda was on the bank of the river in Wat Phra That Nong Khai. Later, it was eroded by the current and is now in the middle of the Mekong River, approximately 200 meters from the current shore. It can be clearly seen in the dry season.

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This pagoda is located in the middle of the Wat That area, on the banks of the Mekong River. You can see the base of the pagoda in the middle of the water that has fallen sideways from the Mekong River eroding the banks in the past for more than 5 meters. Villagers have brought cloth to wrap it and planted colorful flags and national flags at the base of the pagoda in the middle of the water that has emerged. It can be said to be an important tourist attraction. #Songkran tourist attractions