Phra That Nong Khai

Take a stroll by the river

What we say:

This largely submerged Lao chedi is likely one of the quirkiest wats in Thailand's northeast.

Spectacular it is not, but it does have character, and its location lends itself to a quick photo op.

Wat Phra That slipped off the bank of the river more than 150 years ago and is now only visible during the dry season when the river is low. It is quite a long walk from downtown Nong Khai and not really worth the effort, though a late afternoon stroll or bicycle ride down the riverside promenade is pleasant enough so you may as well take a peek.

Once it breaks the surfaces, flags are tied to it by Buddhist devotees to make it easier to spot. A replica chedi has been built at the end of the riverside road to show what Wat Phra That looked like before it fell victim to riverbank erosion.

It is about a 20- to 30-minute walk east along the river promenade to get there.

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How to get there: The replica chedi is located at the eastern end of Rimkhong Road, about a 20-30 minute walk or 5-10 minute bicycle ride from Tha Sadej Market, though the sunken chedi is visible from further down the river.

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