Review of walking along the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom

#Get a discount without relying on luck ### 🌅 Review of walking along the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom: riverside atmosphere - fishing - worshiping the chedi #### **1. Morning atmosphere along the Mekong River** Start your day at **Sunthon Wichian Road**, a route along the Mekong River with the most beautiful view in Nakhon Phanom. The air is cool in the morning. Villagers come out to ride bicycles, run for exercise, or sit and watch the sunrise over the Mekong River. There are no overgrown power lines here, so the atmosphere is clear and open. You can clearly see the blue mountains on the Lao side. #### **2. Watch the local fishing lifestyle** Stop by **Fresh fish stalls from the Mekong River** in the Nong Saeng 1 community (near the Church of St. Anne). Fishermen bring fish caught at night to sell since early morning. Interesting types of fish include **Pla Pak (Tilapia)** at 50-100 baht per kilogram, **Pla Jok-Pla Khao** at 250 baht per kilogram, and **Organic vegetables** from the backyard, such as morning glory at 10 baht per bundle. > 📌 **Interesting facts**: May-August is a "golden opportunity" for fishermen because the Mekong River is high, allowing more than 100 species of fish to swim upstream to lay eggs. However, some fish species are now rare due to changes in the ecosystem. #### **3. Pay homage to Phra That Phanom** Continue your journey to **Wat Phra That Phanom Woramahawihan** in That Phanom District, a sacred chedi of Nakhon Phanom Province, over 1,400 years old, containing the Buddha's breastbone and the chedi for people born on Sunday. - **Must-do activities**: Circumambulate the chedi three times, cut the sacred thread for good luck. And see the architecture of Lan Xang - **Time to visit**: Open daily from 06.00-20.00 hrs. Prepare flowers, incense and candles to offer according to your faith. #### **4. End with the evening walking street** Before going back, stop by **Nakhon Phanom Walking Street** near the Naga statue, try local food such as **Koi Pla Khong** and buy souvenirs from the villagers, and watch the last light of the day over the Mekong River. ### 💎 Summary Nakhon Phanom is a "Slow Life" city in the Northeast that meets the needs of nature and cultural tourism in 1 day: **Experience the fishing lifestyle along the Mekong River in the morning → Worship the sacred pagoda