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Mukdahan is a peaceful province located on the bank of the Mekong River,
opposite Sawannakhet in Laos. The ancestors of the Mukdahan people migrated from Laos to establish the city in the late Ayutthaya period. The province has always been an interesting mixture of cultures from various tribes since ancient times. Moreover, it is a land of fantastic natural rock parks and is a major gateway to tourism in Laos and Vietnam. The province is renowned for its sweet tamarind fruit and features many natural attractions.
Mukdahan has an area of 4,339 square kilometres and is divided into the following districts: Muang, Kham Cha-I, Nikhom Kham Soi, Don Tan, Dong Luang, Wan Yai, and Nong Sung
By Car
a) From Bangkok, take Bangkok-Saraburi-Nakhon Ratchasima-Ban Phai-Maha Sarakham-Phon Thong-Roi Et-Kham Cha-I-Mukdahan route.
b) From Bangkok, take Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima route then use Highway No. 207 via Prathai, Phutthaisong, Phayakkhaphumphisai, Suwannaphum and take Highway No. 2169 via Sai Mun, Kut Chum and Loeng Nok Tha before turning into Highway No.212 and proceed to Mukdahan via Nikhom Kham Soi.
Train
There is no direct train from Bangkok to Mukdahan. Visitors can take a Bankok-Ubon Ratchathani train and connect a bus to Mukdahan. For more information, call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20.
Air
Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani or Nakhon Phanom and then connect a bus to Mukdahan. Call Thai Airways, Tel: 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 for more information.
Boat Racing
Boat Racing is an age-old tradition of the province. It is held on the Mekong River at the end of the Buddhist Lent every year in November. Numerous small, medium and large boats compete over a distance of 3 kilometres. All boats are made from a single tree trunk. Boats from Laos also take part. There is also a prize for the most beautiful boat.
Ruam Phao Thai Mukdahan and Makham Wan Chai Khong FairRuam Phao Thai Mukdahan and Makham Wan Chai Khong Fair is organized to promote the provinces products and tourism industry every January 9-15 in front of the provincial hall. Activities include a procession using hundreds of people wearing ethnic tribal costumes of groups like Phu Thai, So, Yo, Kha, Kaloeng, and Kula; a sweet tamarind contest; the Thida Phao Thai pageant; shops selling products; and local performances.
Wat Si Mongkhon Tai is the temple where Mukdahan's ancient and most revered image of Buddha is enshrined. It is situated in town on the bank of Mekhong River near the immigration check-point. Within its compound, there are shops selling souvenirs and products from Laos. Boat service is available at the nearby pier for sightseeing along the Mekhong River. To cross the border to Laos, tourists are required to hold passport visaed by the Embassy of the Lao P.D.R. in Bangkok
Luang Pho Yai is a Buddha image in the gesture of giving the First Sermon seated on a hilltop within the precincts of Wat Phu Dan Tae Wat Phuttho Thammatharo. The Wat is accessible by Highway 212, a distance of 33 kilometers from the province via Amphoe Nikhom Kham Soi.
Phu Mu Forest Park is located on Highway 212 with a turn between km. 128 -129. Phu Mu is a low hill topped with a large plateau in Amphoe Nikhom Soi. The park is 353 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 4 square kilometers. It was established as a park area in 1980. Phu Mu was once home of wild boars but now is a location from where a wide view of Mukdahan can be appreciated.
Mukdahan National Park with an office situated on Mukdahan-Don Tan route with a right turn between Km. 14 -15, the park was established in December 1984 and covers a total area of some 52 square kilometers including Phu Mano, Phu Chomp Nang, Phu Chom Si, Phu Mak Rang, Phu Kham Mak Mi, Phu Tham Phra, Phu Pha Thoep, Phu Nang Hong, and Phu Lak Se, Most of the area is covered with Dipterocarps Forests and Mixed Deciduous Forests. Attractions in the park are strangely shaped rocks and colourful wild flowers in early winter.
Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park is about 50 kms. from town along the Don Tan-Loeng Nok Tha route. Tourist spots include rock paintings at Phu Pha Taem, scenic spots on high cliffs, and wild flowers blooming all around towards the end of the rainy season.
