123 Sunthorn Vijit Road, Nai Mueang | Panoramic view of Mekong and mountains in Loa to Vietnam. Close to Old Governers Residence, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
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📍 Coordinates: Kaopan Road, Nakong Pannonfu, Thailand (Khao Phanom, Nakhon Phanom) ⏰ Songkran Festival Time: April 13-15 Day (Main Venue Event) 🎉 Three Core Experiences of the Songkran Festival on Kaopan Road 1. Main battlefield of water war in the main venue of the Mekong River: Kaupan Road and the Mekong River (near Wat Phra That Phanom), the water splash culture here is more biased towards the combination of tradition and fun. Locals will use silver basins, water guns and even water pipes to "no difference" attack, it is recommended to wear dark quick dry clothes (light color is too embarrassing to soak through), waterproof mobile phone bags can be bought at 50 baht at the night market. Enter "muffle mode" after 2 pm, but remember to avoid the monks and pregnant women who carry the yellow flag, which is a local custom of respect. Hidden play: In the evening, put the Kongming lights on the riverside, and the Lao Tha Khaek City on the other side of the Mekong River will light up the light show simultaneously. The moment the water lights and lights intertwine, the atmosphere is directly full! 2. Traditional rituals are deeply involved in temple bath Buddha: On the morning of April 13, Wat Phra That Phanom a bath Buddha ceremony will be held. When you lightly drenched Buddha statues with perfume, local elderly people will lightly sprinkle your shoulders with sloping branches. Remember to wear trousers or knee skirts or you may be stopped outside the temple. Sand Tower: On the beach on the Mekong River, the whole family decorates the sand tower with shells, meaning "to do good deeds". Free shovels and buckets are provided on site, and families with children should not miss it! 3. Cross-country carnival night singing and electric sound party: 14-15 Sunday and evening, Kaupan Road interacts with the river across the river from the city of Tha Khaek, Laos. Rent a boat to the middle of the river, you can hear the popular electric sound on the Thai side and the traditional folk songs on the Lao side at the same time, and you can mix and match! Be careful of "cross-country raids": Lao friends will use long bamboo rafts to tie water guns to "attack" remotely, and be splashed to remember to smile back - this is a unique blessing for both countries! 🏨 Local private hotel recommendation: Fortune River View Hotel📍 Location: Mekong River, 5 minutes walk to the main venue 💰 Price: 1200-1800 THB/night (Sprinkling Festival housing is tight, book at least 1 month in advance) 🌟 Low-floor room type advantage Direct access to river view: 101-105 Room's private terrace is directly connected to the riverside trail, In the morning, you can see the sunrise in the direction of Laos by opening the window, and the wet clothes are dried in the small garden for a long time. Zero distance from the activity: go back to the room to take a shower at any time when you are tired. The hotel also provides free water guns and waterproof bags (just tell the front desk to "participate in the water splash festival"). Hidden benefits: Every day 17:00-19:00, Thai milk tea and mango glutinous rice are provided free of charge by the pool. The mangoes used are local "nam dok mai" varieties, sweet to the heart! 🛎️ Check in the secret code to upgrade the room type: Note "ขอยืน Riverside" (Thai "I want riverside room") when booking, and it is likely to be upgraded to a room with a better view. Transportation eggs: The hotel provides free pick-up and drop-off service (reservation is required 24 hours in advance), renting a motorcycle for only 150 baht a day, including insurance! Breakfast must be eaten: go to the restaurant before 7 o'clock, you can eat fresh Thai pancakes, sweet and spicy sauce, crispy, more authentic than the night market. 🚗 Transportation and food guide Bangkok: AirAsia direct flight to Nakong Panon Airport (1 hour), or take the VIP bus from Ekkamai East Station (10 hours, 450 baht). Mobile in the city: Tutu car 50 baht to Kaupan Road Night Market, only 5 minutes walk from the main venue. Food night market must eat: volcanic ribs are sour and hot, locals are directly handcuffed; cold fans add green mango silk and fried pig skin, so spicy to sweat but can't stop! River View Restaurant: Chelsea Riverside grilled Mekong salmon with lemongrass sauce, 200 baht per capita; View Kong's Dongyin Gong soup is freshly fished river shrimp, sour taste is straight to the sky! 🧳 Essentials and safety tips before the trip are essential items waterproof mobile phone bags (night market price 50 baht), anti-slip sandals, mosquito repellent (river mosquitoes are fierce). ❌ Don't wear light clothes! After soaking, the meat is permeated for minutes. Private play in Pharaoh for a day trip: the hotel agent will sign the landing sign ($20), take a boat to Tha Khaek to experience the Lao Songkran Festival (April 14-16), the cultural collision between the two countries is super interesting! niche photo spots: Naga Monument sunset silhouette, Ho Chi Minh's former residence of Thailand, Laoyue mixed building, less people. Safety reminder that the person who takes the silver basin may be the "ice water assassin", and it is poured into the heart of the moment! Avoid walking alone in the remote alleys at night, and it is safer to be accompanied. 💡 Last year, during the Songkong Festival, when I put the Kongming lights on the Mekong River, my friends in Laos suddenly shouted "Happy New Year" in Chinese. The cross-country warmth of that moment made me unforgettable. The Songkran Festival on Kaupan Road is not as noisy as Bangkok, but there is more tranquility of the Mekong River and the fireworks intertwined between the two countries. Are you coming to experience this unique wet body romance this year? #Thailand Peace of mind tour #Songkran Festival Carnival #Thailand Kaupan Road Songkran Festival
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📍 Location: Khao Phanom Road, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand ⏰ Songkran Festival Dates: April 13-15 (Main Venue Event) 🎉 Three Key Experiences of the Khao Phanom River Water Festival 1. Mekong River Water Fight at the Main Venue Main Battleground: Khao Phanom Road and along the Mekong River (near Wat Phra That Phanom) The water-splashing culture here combines tradition with fun. Locals use silver basins, water guns, and even hoses for indiscriminate attacks. Wear dark, quick-drying clothing (light colors can be embarrassing if soaked). Waterproof phone bags can be purchased at night markets for 50 baht. After 2 pm, the water fights begin, but remember to avoid monks holding yellow flags and pregnant women. This is a customary respectful gesture. Hidden Gem: Release sky lanterns by the river in the evening. Tha Khaek, Laos, across the Mekong River, will simultaneously light up with a light show. The interplay of water lanterns and lights creates a truly captivating atmosphere! 2. Deeply Engage in Traditional Ritual Temple Bathing: On the morning of April 13th, Wat Phra That Phanom will hold a Buddha Bathing ceremony. While blessing the statue with perfumed water, local elders will gently sprinkle your shoulders with water-soaked branches. Remember to wear long pants or a skirt that falls below the knee, or you might be stopped from entering the temple. Sand Tower Building: On the Mekong River beach, families will come together to decorate sand towers with shells, symbolizing "accumulating virtue and doing good deeds." Free shovels and buckets are provided on site, so families with children shouldn't miss this! 3. Cross-Border Carnival Night Across-the-River Sing-Along and Electronic Music Party: On the evening of the 14th and 15th, Khao Pan Road and Tha Khaek, Laos, will interact across the river. Rent a small boat and paddle out to the center of the river, where you'll hear Thai pop and Laotian traditional folk music—a truly eclectic mix! Beware of "cross-border sneak attacks": Laotian friends will use long bamboo poles with water guns tied to them for remote "attacks." If you get splashed, remember to smile and return the favor—it's a unique way of greeting between the two countries! 🏨 Locals' Secret Hotel Recommendation: Fortune River View Hotel 📍 Location: On the Mekong River, a 5-minute walk from the main venue 💰 Price: 1,200-1,800 THB/night (rooms are limited during Songkran, so book at least a month in advance.) 🌟 Low-floor Room Advantages Direct River View: Rooms 101-105 have private terraces with direct access to the riverside promenade. Open your window in the morning to watch the sunrise over Laos. Hanging wet clothes in the small garden will dry them in just a few days. Enjoy the action: Feel free to shower in your room when you're tired. The hotel also provides free water guns and waterproof bags (just tell the front desk, "We're participating in the Songkran Festival"). Secret Bonus: Complimentary Thai milk tea and mango sticky rice are served poolside from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM daily. The mangoes used are the local "nam dok mai" variety, which is incredibly sweet! 🛎️ Check-in Tips Upgrade Code: Request a room upgrade by specifying "ขอยืน河邊" (Thai for "Riverside Room") when booking to get a better view. Transport Bonus: The hotel offers free airport transfers (book 24 hours in advance) and motorbike rentals for just 150 THB per day, including insurance! Breakfast Must-Try: Arrive at the restaurant before 7:00 PM for freshly made Thai pancakes. Dipping them in sweet and spicy sauce makes them crispy and even more authentic than at a night market. 🚗 Transportation and Food Guide From Bangkok: Fly directly to Nakhon Phanom Airport with AirAsia (1 hour), or take a VIP bus from Ekkamai East Station (10 hours, 450 baht). Moving within the city: Tuk-tuks are 50 baht to Khao Pan Road Night Market, just a 5-minute walk from the main venue. Food Must-try at the night market: The spicy and sour volcanic pork ribs are appetizing, and locals eat them with their hands; the cold vermicelli with shredded green mango and fried pork skin is so spicy you'll sweat, but you can't stop! Riverview Restaurants: Grilled Mekong River catfish with lemongrass sauce at Chelsea Riverside, 200 baht per person; View Kong's Tom Yum Goong uses freshly caught river shrimp, and the sour flavor is so intense! 🧳 Pre-trip Essentials and Safety Tips Essential Items: A waterproof phone bag (50 baht at the night market), non-slip flip-flops, and mosquito repellent (mosquitoes are rampant near the river). ❌ Avoid light-colored clothing! Getting soaked to the skin can be a real social bummer. Secret Tips A day trip to Laos: The hotel will arrange visa-on-arrival (US$20), then take a boat to Tha Khaek to experience the Laotian Water Festival (April 14-16). This is a fascinating cultural exchange between the two countries! Off-the-beaten-path photo spots: Naga Monument's sunset silhouette and the Thai-Lao-Vietnamese hybrid architecture of Ho Chi Minh's former residence—they're less crowded and offer excellent photos. Safety Tips The person holding the silver basin could be an "ice-water assassin"—getting splashed with it instantly chills you to the bone! Avoid walking alone in secluded alleys at night; it's safer to travel with a group. 💡 Postscript Last year during Water Festival, while I was releasing a sky lantern by the Mekong River, a Laotian friend on the other side suddenly shouted "Happy New Year" in Chinese. It was a moment of international warmth that I will never forget. The Water Festival on Khao Pan Road lacks the bustle of Bangkok, but instead offers the tranquility of the Mekong River and the vibrant atmosphere of the two countries. Will you experience this unique, wet romance this year? #ThailandSafeTravel #SongkranCarnival #Khao Pan Road Water Festival in Thailand
Make your walk something more in Nakhon Phanom night! •Getting There - Taking flight to Nakhon Phanom Airport, then driving car •Attractions - Naga Monument, Mekong walking street, Phu Langka National Park, Phra That Phanom •Hotels - Landmark Nakhonphanom Hotel, Fortune View Khong Hotel, R Photo Hotel, Siri Regent, The River Hotel •Food & Restaurants - Chelsea Riverside, Viewkong, Pornthep restaurant, Anna & the Natt, The Tree Cafe’&Restaurant, Mekong walking street •Shopping - Big C, Makro, Tesco Lotus, Mega home, Global house, Mekong walking street #2023TravelWish #tripblazers