Wat Pha Tak Suea in Nong Khai
As a northeastern province admired for Naga balls – mysterious lights that annually rise from the Mekong River, Nong Khai borders Laos and offers beautiful scenery. The city has a scenic skywalk located at a temple – Wat Pha Tak Suea – on a mountain you can climb and view green hills, lush jungles, and the Mekong River.
Let’s find out more about the temple and skywalk here.
Skywalk with expansive views of Laos
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The temple has two main large ordination halls boasting picturesque stairs with mythical, ornate Thai snakes on both sides.
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In a lush outdoor area sit Buddha statues that you can pay respects to.
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The major feature of this temple is a protruding glass-floored skywalk from which you can enjoy a scenic view.
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The view is so expansive that you can see faraway mountains, villages, and the Mekong River over a great distance.
If you come here in winter, you can expect to see mist covering the land and the river.
Drop a visit to Wat Pha Tak Suea to fall in love with the scenery
Nong Khai is a famous city with the beauty of nature and the Mekong River. To make your trip worthwhile, drop a visit to Wat Pha Tak Suea’s skywalk to enjoy the scenery.
Address: Pha Tang, Sangkhom District, Nong Khai 43160
Opening hours: 6am-6pm, Daily
Contact: +66 8 2261 4564Â | Wat Pha Tak Suea’s Facebook | Google Maps
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