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Phra Phuttha Sing Song
Location : Amphoe Muang
This bronze Buddha image from Vientiane is now enshrined at Wat Sribunruang, Muang Mukdahan. During Songkran festival, the image is carried out in a procession.
Phu Dan Tae Temple
Location : Amphoe Nikom Kam Soi
is about 16 kilometers from the district center on the highway no. 212. Inside the temple is a huge Buddha statue.
Location : Amphoe Muang
is the sited of the famous Buddha statue of the province and Phra Buddha Singh Song is a bronze Buddha statue at Sri Bun Rueng Temple on Samran Chai Khong Road.
Location : Amphoe Muang
on Song Nang Sathit Road is believed to have been built at the same time as the city itself.
Location : Amphoe Muang
on Samran Chai Khong Road near the immigration Office, is regarded by the local people as a holy place
along with the Mung Muang Shrine. At these two sites, the people organize annual rituals.
Wat Song Khon Sanctuary
Location : Tambon Chanot
is the most beautiful and biggest in the South East Asia stand close to bank of Mekong River. There are the waxed replica bodies of
7 blessed martyrs, which contained inside with bones, are on display at the rear behind the Sanctuary, scared graveyard, the burial
ground of the seven blessed Martyrs, the bell-tower by the side of the shrine, view depicting the buildings of Agnes Pila and of
Philip Siphong the circular wall on which the plaques of the stations of the Cross were placed for veneration and aerial view of
the Shrine of our lady of Martyrs by the MeKong river.
Wat Mano Phirom
Location : Amphoe Hwan Yai
Wat Mano Phirom is at Tambon Chanot. This old temple was built by Vientiane architects. A fire caused extensive damage to the temple
in 1904, but it was fully renovated in 1911. The temple has buildings of interest such as the chapel and convocation hall, as well as
Buddha images and a stairway, all reflecting beautiful local art.
Bronze Drum
Location : Amphoe Don Tan
is no less than 3,000 years old and is kept in Muchimawas Temple not far from Don Tan District.
Fah Mue Daeng (Red Palm) Cave
Location : Amphoe Muang
on Phu Pha Therb looks like a stone shelter. Inside are pictures of six red palms which are believed to date back for no less than 5,000 years.
Mukdahan Tower
Location : Amphoe Muang
at the south side of visitors can see the panoramic view of Mukdahan, Mekong River and Sawannakhet in a clear day at the top floor.
The city culture including the 7 tribes of indigenous people are on display.
Location : Amphoe Muang
Mukdahan National Park (Phu Pha Thoep) is 17 kilometres from the city on the Mukdahan-Don Tan Road. To get to the park, turn right
at the 14-15 km marker and drive for 2 kilometres. The park has an area of 48.5 square kilometres and consists mainly of many high
mountains connected together like Phu Manorom, Phu Nang Hong, Phu Pha Thoep, Phu Tham Phra, Phu Lak Se, Phu Rang, Phu Pong, and Phu
Kham Mak Mi. The highest peak is Phu Chom Si, which is 420 metres above sea level. The forest is a hardwood forest and is the source
of several waterways.
Some parts of the park are steep cliffs and wide rock plateaus. The most striking of these is Phu Pha Thoep where rocks of peculiar
shapes abound. It is believed that this area was once a dirt mountain that eventually eroded due to rain and wind. Around the end of the
rainy season in October, flowers of different colors bloom from the rocks, giving the park magnificent colors.
Other places of interest include Phu Tham Phra, the largest mountain in the park. Visitors can find a waterfall and a cave where hundreds
of small wooden Buddha and animal images are placed. Another site is the Tham Fa Mu Daeng on Phu Pha Thoep where numerous prehistoric drawings
of hands and people can be seen. Drawn with red paint, the drawings are estimated to be older than 5,000 years.
Phu Pha Therb
Location : Amphoe Muang
is about 17 kilometers from the city located on the Mukdahan-Don Tan highway. There are groups of rocks with various shapes such as
mushrooms, umbrellas, airplanes and crowns. And in each season, different kinds of flowers bloom on and in between the rocks.
Phu (Mount) Manorom
Location : Amphoe Muang
is 5 kilometers from the Muang District.On top of the Mount is a stupa of Buddha's footprint. From there is a scenic view
of the Mukdahan city. The Mekong river and Laos' Sawannakhet.
Phu Nang Hong
Location : Amphoe Muang
is on the way to Phu Pha Therb. It is geographically a stone plain with forests and a swan-shaped rock located in the center of the plain.
Phu Tham Phra
Location : Amphoe Muang
is the largest mount in the Mukdahan National Forest and has large area with waterfalls in front of a cave. Several hundreds
of wooden Buddha statues and animal models can be seen inside.
Location : Amphoe Nikom Kam Soi
is about 20 kilometers from the district center. The area used to be a military camp of American soldiers with an radar station and cannon sites.
Stone-Age Conch Shell
Location : Amphoe Don Tan
is a conch shell stuck in the ground found in Don Tan District. It is estimated to be about 75 million years old.
Location : Amphoe Nong Sung
a famous destination of people in Mukdahan and neighboring provinces, features a large pond which is good for swimming, Take Highway 2042.
The Thai-Lao Checkpoint
Location : Amphoe Muang
Sawannakhet in Laos is another point of interest. In Sawannakhet, there are many sites to visit including the Dinosaur Museum,
lng Hung Stupa, Phon Stupa etc. The checkpoint is open daily from 8.00 till 17.00. In the area, several travel agencies are located.
Location : Amphoe Hwan Yai
runs across the Mekong River. In the dry season, the water levels differ around the islet, looking very much like small waterfalls. The
islet is a popular recreational place for the people of Mukdahan and nearby provinces. In the area, "Kaeng Kra Bao roast pork" is a famous
local dish. The meat comes from the Laotian side of the river.
Location : Amphoe Nikom Kam Soi
near the Forest also offers a scenic view for visitors.
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