Nakhon Phanom
Riverside Promenade
Is alongside the Khong River in the municipal area. It gives a good view across the river especially in the early morning when the sun rises above the mountains.
Phra That Phanom
Is about fifty kilometers from town paper. It has not been conclusively proved when it was built. However, according to archaeologists, it is about 1500-year-old. Fifty-two meters high, each of its rectangular bases measures 12.33 meters, and its decorative top is made of gold weighing 110 kilograms. The annual Phra that Phanom Fair is celebrated on the full - moon evening of the 3rd Lunar month. Thousands of worshippers flock to Nakhon Phanom to pay homage to this most important religious shrine in the Northeast. Stalls and performance staged throughout the 7-day celebration.
Phra That Renu Nakhon
The main religious monument in Amphoe Renu Nakhon about fifty kilometers from town, is similar to the Phra That Phanom but in a smaller scale. Renu Nakhon boasts a market place not unlike San Kamphaeng in Chiang Mai, with cotton, silk, dresses and quilted blankets as leading local products.
Illuminated Boat Procession
Held annually in October or November, the event represents a traditional Loi Krathong ceremony of northeasterners marking the end of the Buddha Lent. The illuminated boats are made of banana barks, bamboo or other floatable materials with a length of at least 6 meters. The boat is elaborately fashioned into various shapes. The procession is staged in the streets during the day while at night, religious rites will be observed. Later, the boats will be illuminated and launched into Mekhong river.
