Mukdahan

Things to see and do

Indochine Market

If you have ever wanted to buy a plastic bonsai tree, a broken compass, a sock with Michael Jackson's face on it, a Thai speaking calculator, some broken ceramics or a six foot high plastic thermometer - then this is the place to pick up a bargain. Although the market is mostly filled with junk it ... read more
Phu Manorom

This small hilltop temple is located around 4km to the south of town. The scenic view from the temple grounds takes in all of the surrounds including Laos. To get there, either catch a tuk tuk or walk south, past the Mukdahan tower and take the right veer off the main road and continue for a few ... read more
Wat Si Mongkon Tai

This wat used to hold the Phra Chao Ong Luang, a revered image which is believed to be older than the town itself. Legend has it that when Thao Kinnaree (the founder of Mukdahan) discovered the image under a boddhi tree there were actually two Buddhas, not one. One was made of iron and Wat Si ... read more
Wat Si Boon Reung

This wat sits by the riverside at the southern end of town and houses the Phra Chao Ong Luang which was peviously held in Wat Si Mongkon Tai. In Mukdahan, the Songkran festival centres around this wat because of the image. Note the enigmatic purple and baby-blue temple dogs which flank the bot ... read more
Wat Yod Kaew Siwichai

Best known for its lotus-bud chedis, this wat is home to a massive seated Buddha which is housed in a glass pavilion and is particularly photogenic in the afternoon. The festy pond out back can’t be recommended for swimming or fishing.
Mukdahan Tower

This six storey viewing tower lies at the southern end of town, overlooking Mukdahan, the Mekong and Savannakhet and is definetely worth a visit. The foyer and ground floor contains a collection of tribal wares and costumes along with a selection of ancient pottery and interesting objects like an ... read more