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Kaeng Song Khon (Sam Phan Bok)
Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.30 - 16.30
Kaeng Song Khon (Sam Phan Bok) Located in the area of Baan Song Khon Pho Sai District It is a rapids under the Mekong River during the flooding season caused by erosion by whirlpools. become more than 3,000 basins, or 3,000 waving, waving, or basins refer to deep wells in rapids under the Mekong River, and the word “Wave” is a Lao language that is often referred to as
Sam Phan Bok is classified as a tourist attraction in Ubon Ratchathani. that resembles the Grand Canyon of the United States which we can travel without having to travel far to foreign countries and will be visible during the dry season when the water dries up Such rapids will emerge from the water and become a magnificent natural wonder in the middle of the Mekong River. It is so beautiful that the villagers call it Grand Canyon Nam Mekong.
Which can experience this atmosphere From December to May Entrance of the Grand Canyon on the Mekong River There is a beautiful stone that looks like a dog's head. Which has many legends and stories, some say that in the past, there was a governor who was a great power The beauty of Sam Phan Bok Therefore, the Sena was sent for further study. When they arrived, they found a treasure of gold. Therefore, the dogs were to guard the entrance until the governor came out.
When the governor saw the treasure being greedy and afraid that Sena would get his share, he went out the other way. The loyal dog waited there until his death. Some legends say that the son of a serpent in the Mekong River dug it to create another river one.
And has assigned a dog to guard the entrance during the excavation until the dog died and turned into a dog-shaped rock in this area, there are nearby attractions, including.
Salung Beach is a fine white sandy beach stretching along the Mekong River and Pak Bong, where the Mekong River is the narrowest, with a length of more than 700 kilometers, with a width of only 56 meters. The Mekong River is called Hin Hua Phaniang. causing the Mekong River to split into two, hence the origin of Baan Song Khon.
Pak Bong, which is the narrowest point on the Mekong River with a length of more than 700 kilometers, with a width of only 56 meters. There is a fishing profession which still uses the traditional way of life and tools of catching fish during about February. There will be a tradition of shoveling fish, which is considered the only remaining place in Thailand that still catches fish in this way.
Hua Paniang Stone next to Pak Bong area to the north There is a large rapid in the middle of the Mekong River. causing the Mekong River to split into two or two in the local language Hence the origin of the name Baan Song Khon. And nearby, there are also beautiful caves on the Mekong River, including Tham Nang Khen Fai, Tham Nang Tam Huk, Had Hin Si, Kaeng Song Khon, Rocky Mountain and Haad Yee.
The stone numerals are located before the Hong Beach that the French have made. To tell the water level in the Mekong River for safe navigation during the French rule of Laos.
Hong Beach is caused by the flow of water and the sand sediment is deposited together until the area is a vast sandy bottom, similar to a vast desert. The most popular time to visit Hong Beach is in the late afternoon. When the sun is approaching sunset, which is a very beautiful time. because the golden light of the sun will hit with sparkling white sand very beautiful.
How to get there: 120 kilometers from Ubon Ratchathani Province, follow Highway No. 2050 through Trakan Phuet Phon District. to Amphoe Pho Sai With a distance of about 110 kilometers and continue to Ban Song Khon, about 3 kilometers into the village.
Category: Nature and Wildlife
Group: Other natural attractions
Last Update : 3 YearAgo
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