Pha Taem and Kaeng Tana

There is a national park in Ubon Ratchathani. The home of Pha Taem and Kaeng Tana. Visiting this area you will experience stunning nature, ancient architecture, beatiful temples and the largest suspension bridge in Thailand.

Our tour

After the driver has picked you up at your hotel we will start our drive to Khongchiam where the national parks are located.
On the way we will pass the city of Phe boon Mangsahaan which has beautiful old style architecture. After crossing the moon river for the first time we make our way to the river bank through a scenic view of green rice terraces and old traditional Thai houses.

Wat Don Tat

We are visiting the temple Wat Don Tat, but as the temple is located on an island in the moon river we take a short boat trip to reach it. This temple was the resident of the famous and respected monk Long Poo Sao who was born in 1859 and died in the temple at age 72. The island temple displays artifacts from his live and you can see where he lived and meditated.

Wat Tham Kuha Sawan

Back on the mainland we continue our journey to another exiting temple called Wat Tham Kuha Sawan. This temple ground is not only very beautiful, but also has a breathtaking view over the Mekong River, Moon River and the country of Laos.
The temple was built in 1978 by a monk for meditation practice. Today, years after the monk passed away, you can still see his body preserved in a glass coffin.

Pha Taem

Now it’s time to get acquainted with the national parks. The Phataem National park covers 340 square kilometers of spectacular scenery close to Laos, divided by the Mekong river. Arriving at Pha Taem national park you will be greeted by Sao Chaling, a natural rock formation made of sea shell fossils, looking like a giant mushroom, which was actually created 130-180 mio. years ago, when the dinosaurs was still walking around. Also here you will get a stunning bird-eye view over the Mekong river and its surroundings. We continue by foot to witness the 300 prehistoric cave paintings done more than 3000 years ago, including fish traps, elephants, human hands and geometric designs.

If you travel from late september to end of december you will be able to see what the park calls the largest flower field in Thailand, and from june to november a 25 meter high waterfall. This can be chosen instead of the two temples Wat Don Tat and Wat Tham Kuu haa Sawan.

After a good walk it’s time to relax and get some lunch. We will take this on a beautiful situated restaurant with a view over the Mekong river and Laos, watching the fishermen throw their nets from their boats.

Thailands longest suspension bridge

Well rested we drive a short while further down the river where we board our boat. It will take us down the Moon river to watch the daily life and see the beautiful rocks from sea level.
We sail all the way and very close to the water rapids of Kaeng Tana and the largest suspension bridge in Thailand.
There you got the sea view. Now it’s time to get another perspective. We go up and watch the beautiful scenery from above and walk the 450 meter long suspension bridge.
Right here on this bridge you will watch the sun go down, a breathtaking view.
After sundown we drive back to Ubon Ratchathani.

Price

This tour includes:
- all the above sites
- car
- driver/guide
- petrol
- boattrip
- park entry fee

This tour does not include:
- lunch and drinks

All included tour price from only 850 Baht per person.