The Mekong river and promenade in Nong Khai is an attraction in itself and a serene place at sunset. It’s quite remarkable…
Laos Friendship Bridge – Tha Sadet Market
We could kind of split the riverfront up into two sections. You have 1) the Laos Friendship bridge – Start of Rim Rimkhong Alley (Thailand to Laos transportation pier and western style restaurants, and beer bars) 2) – Tha Sadet Market – End of Rim Khong Alley (Phra That Chedi & Sunken Chedi).
The Laos Friendship bridge to Rim Khong Alley section has much less going on. The main guesthouses (Mut Mee) and hotels begin to appear just before the Rim Khong.
Once onto the Rim Khong the promenade riverfront begins and becomes much more attractive. Here you will find restaurants, a few bars (behind the Rim Khong) and it’s where the lively and colorful Saturday night market is held.
Tha Sadet Market – End of Rim Khong Alley
The drop in temperature during the evening brings families, joggers and cyclists out at the Nong Khai Mekong riverfront.
The best part for sunsets is further up near the Phaya Naga heads monument. This is because it’s a very open area and has a wide promenade.
The restaurants and small bars along this section of the river is where the large Naga heads monument is, and primarily visited by Thai people, but everyone is welcome of course. You’ll find great Thai food along here and a lot of barbecue on the table style eating (Thai’s love it).
Here’s a few pictures that can say more about the area, Mekong and the wonderful sunsets.
Cycle or Walk The Riverfront
You can take stroll along the riverside promenade or even better hire a bicycle for 60 THB a day and ride the length of it easily. You can take a motorbike along here too, but you’ll miss the views and experience.
It’s 3.6 km from Mut Mee Guesthouse to the end of the Rim Khong (Phra That Chedi – Phra That Nalong) and take about an hour walking. Of course you can start and finish where you wish.
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