Mukdahan is well connected to the rest of the country. A good way ofarriving is with a night bus from Bangkok, which takes around twelve
hours and saves a night at a hotel. All the main cities in Isaan
have buses to Mukdahan: Ubon, Korat, Udon and Khon Kaen are just a few
hours away. Due to these facts, Mukdahan is a perfect base while
exploring Isaan, an excellent alternative to the over-toured towns
along Highway 2, which connects Bangkok with Vientiane in Laos. Since Laos is a long and relatively narrow country, it makes sense to cross the border here and then advance to the north; otherwise making loops would be necessary in order to thoroughly explore the county. If planning crossing into Laos, the Thai Immigration Office is by the northern side of the Indochina Market.
Mukdahan National Park(also known as Phu Pan and Phu Mu national parks) s
Natural attractions include the
rock formation at Phu PhaTerb, 16 km from town on the Mukdahan-Don
Tal Road that was formed by erosion. At Phu Nang Hong the
rock formation is in the shape of
a swan. Pilgrims visit Phu Tham Phra, a secluded cave with
multicolored formations, waterfalls and springs. A sitting
Buddha shrines stands at the southern part of the camber.
A rock shelter on the mountain peak of Phu Manorom is also
noted for its replica of the Lord Buddha's footprint. But
equally impressive is the panoramic view of the Mekong River
and Savannakhet in Laos.
Ho Kaeo Mukdahan Chaloem Phra Kiat Kanchanaphisek (หอแก้วมุกดาหารเฉลิมพระเกียรติกาญจนาภิเษก)Located on Chayangkun Road (Mukdahan – Don Tan), the tower was built to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to the
Throne. The tower has a nonagonal building of 2 storeys at its base.
The first floor houses an exhibition of local tools and utensils used
in daily life. The second floor is a museum that features the history
of Mukdahan, antiques, old photographs, and traditional attire of the 8
ethnic minorities in the province. The sixth floor on top of the tower
is the observation deck that allows visitors to enjoy a panoramic view
of the city, the Mekong River and Lao PDR. The topmost sphere houses a
Buddha image “Phra Nawa Ming Mongkhon Mukdahan” and 7 Buddha statues in
7 different attitudes for each day of the week.The tower is open daily from 8AM-6PM. The admission is 20 baht.
Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge
This is the second Friendship Bridge between Thailand and Laos. This
one was built just two years ago. The Lao city on the other side,
Savannakhet, is aiming to become a popular tourist/shopping attraction
with casinos, large hotels and shopping centres.
Wat Phu Dan Tae or Wat Phuttho Thammatharo (วัดภูด่านแต้ หรือ วัดพุทโธธัมมะธะโร)
Located at Km. 134 of Highway 212 at Ban Chai Mongkhon, Tambon Chok
Chai, 4 km from Amphoe Nikhom Kham Soi, the temple houses a huge Buddha
statue with a Dhammacakka - Wheel of the Doctrine - at the back, which
can be noticed from a distance. Around the temple is a rock area. It is
a favourite place for Buddhists to make pilgrimage and enjoy the
beautiful ambience.
