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Region: Northeast Thailand> Province: Nakhon Phanom>Location: That Phanom

That Phanom sights and attractions

Wat Phra That Phanom - Spectacular temple

Description
This is one of the most revered wats in Isan and the original site is estimated to be over 1,500 years old. Renovated a number of times (including after a collapse in 1975), the curent apex is 57m high. At the full moon of the third lunar month (February to March) a huge festival is held here and thousands of people descend upon the site. The wat is located on Chayangkun Road and is impossible to miss.

Renu Nakhon - A pleasant day-trip

Description
About 10km north of town is a small silk and cotton weaving village where reasonably priced fabrics are available. It is worth a visit if you are in That Phanom for a while. To get there take a songtheaw to the turn-off at km 44 and catch another for the 7km to the village. There are occasional direct ones or visit it by bicycle - a long way, but it will keep you fit. Bicycles can be hired from Niyana Guesthouse.