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Day seven - Mekong River Tour |
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From Khong Chiam to Nakhon Phanom (ride) |
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After the breakfast we shall ride north along the river.
There are unusual rock formations along the way to Mukdahan
where we shall stop at the market (big variety of dried
fruits, cashew nuts and others) and have a lunch. Further
north we shall visit a "pilgrimage" Buddhist temple - That
Phanom. This is the most sacred and ancient religious
monument of the Northeast. Both Thais and Laotians usually
make their pilgrimage to this highly venerated site to ask
for blessings. In addition, visitors can experience the
unique fusion of Thai and Lao arts and culture through
customs such as the Bai-Sri-Su-Kwan ceremony
(the extension of a generous welcome to guests when a potent
brew of home-made liquor is usually served).
A 53-meters tall
square-shaped chedi was built before the 12th century. It is
believed to have originally been of Khmer design, was renovated
through the years to its present Laotian design and enshrines
holy relics of Lord Buddha.Soon We shall have only another half
an hour ride left to Nakhon Phanom. This town used to be the
biggest American air-force base during the Vietnam war. From
Nakhon Phanom there is only 60 kilometres to Vietnam and the
Ho Shi Ming trail running across this narrow strip used to
be carpet bombed daily. In the evening we shall sample some
Thai- Vietnamese food. Accommodation with breakfast in
Nakhon Phanom. |
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Miles: 190 |
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Departure hotel morning: |
09.00 |
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Arrival hotel afternoon: |
16.00 |
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Swimming pool: |
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Dinner at: |
19.00 |
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