2025 Pho Sai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

📍🗻Another natural tourist attraction is a large rocky rapids that have been eroded by the currents of the Mekong River, forming small and large holes and various shapes, such as hearts and cartoon faces. The Sam Phan Bok rapids are located under the Mekong River during the flood season, from mid-July to October, and only emerge from the water during the dry season, from November to June, creating beautiful and unusual natural sculptures for us to see. #NaturalWonders #100WaysToTravel #UbonRatchathani

#NaturalWonders #100TravelTips 🪨 "Sam Phan Bok" When I first heard about this tourist attraction, I was confused... This tourist attraction is located outside the city, about 100 kilometers from Ubon Ratchathani city. It takes about an hour by car... Here we are at the Mini Grand Canyon of Thailand. 🍂 This place is located on the banks of the Mekong River. The nature that created "Sam Phan Bok" is the result of the strong currents of the Mekong River itself, which created large rapids that were eroded into more than 3,000 pools and holes. 🌊 And during the dry season, Sam Phan Bok will emerge from the water to be seen as a large hill of rapids in the middle of the Mekong River. The stunning beauty of the rocks eroded by water can be seen as an artistic image, depending on your imagination.

#WinterTravel Sam Phan Bok, Thailand's Grand Canyon "Sam Phan Bok" does not mean that there are three thousand people waving their hands, but it means "wave". In Lao language, it means "basin". "Sam Phan Bok" therefore means three thousand holes or rock grooves. It is a group of sandstone that has been exposed to natural water flow for thousands of years until it has formed rock grooves of different sizes and widths of tens of meters, becoming countless beautiful and unusual basins scattered on the surface of the stone field along the Mekong River on both the Thai and Lao sides, covering a distance of more than 5 kilometers. Wow, will you be able to walk all of them? Let's test your courage. 📍World-class check-in points of the Sam Phan Bok Grand Canyon 1. "Dog Head Rock" It depends on the eyes of each person. Let's just say that you have to find it. 2. Another popular spot is "Emerald Pool", a large pool. Or locals call it "Bung Nam Sai", with beautiful emerald green water. 3. The cute and adorable waving parts are "star-shaped waving", "heart-shaped waving" and "Mickey Mouse-shaped waving". In addition, there are many different shapes, depending on the eyes and imagination of the visitors. ✔️A little advice is that the best time to visit Sam Phan Bok is when the water dries up, around November-June only. If you are going to visit, do not go in the wrong season, because if you go in the wrong season, you will only see waving in the water. And the best time to visit is during the winter, January to early February. You should go in the morning from sunrise until around 10:00 a.m. or in the evening from 3:00 p.m. until sunset. It is not hot and the light is beautiful like a studio shot. ❗ Be careful, the path is quite dangerous. It is easy to fall or trip. Please wear non-slip shoes and walk carefully. 📞For more information about Sam Phan Bok, please contact the Song Kon Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Pho Sai District. Tel. 0-4533-8057, 0-4533-8015 and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Ubon Ratchathani Office Tel. 0-4524-3770, 0-4525-07 #VisitUbonRatchathani #VisitUbon #SamPhanBok #VisitIsan

This is another temple that is very beautiful and suitable for worship.

A natural style coffee shop where everyone can get close to nature and breathe in fresh air.

#Sam Phan Bok 🏖️Environment/Facilities: 5/10📍Address: Sam Phan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani💰Average price per person: 350💞Reason for recommendation: Very beautiful🗓️Travel planning: Should arrive at 15:00, take a 5-minute car ride, take a 1-2-hour boat ride to see the view.

#Get a discount without relying on luck ## Review of Sam Phan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani: Thailand's Grand Canyon *Overall atmosphere** Sam Phan Bok is "**Thailand's Grand Canyon**" formed by the erosion of the Mekong River, resulting in more than 3,000 craters (rock pools) lined up in the middle of the Mekong River. It looks uniquely beautiful, especially the distinctively shaped rocks such as **Mickey Mouse Rock, Dog Head Rock, Emerald Pool (emerald green water) and Double Heart Rock**. The atmosphere is most beautiful during sunrise or sunset. The golden light reflects off the water surface and craters, creating magnificent natural sculptures. At night, it is also a great place to watch the stars because there is little light pollution. **Best time to visit** - **Season**: **November-May** (dry season) is when the Mekong River recedes until the rapids are clearly visible. **April** is the driest and the most water is exposed. - **Time of day**: - **Morning 06.00-09.00**: The weather is cool and comfortable, with soft light shining on the rocks in gold color. It is suitable for taking pictures and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. - **Afternoon 15.00-17.30**: The cool orange-yellow light reflects beautifully on the water, helping to reduce the heat from the rocks. Avoid the daytime (10.00-14.00) because the rocks accumulate heat, making the air very hot. **Additional recommendations** - **Getting there**: Take a boat at **Hat Salung** (chartered boat 500-1,000 baht with a guide) or use a local car to drive down to the viewpoint (200 baht/car). - **Prepare**: Bring drinking water, sunscreen, an umbrella, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Because you have to walk along the rapids - **Nearby places**: Hat Hong (Mini Desert), Pak Bong (Narrowest point of the Mekong River), Hin Hua Phaneng > Sam Phan Bok is **"Unseen Thailand"** that you should check in at least once. With the grandeur of the ancient rapids in the middle of the Mekong, the cool atmosphere in the morning and evening, and the secrets of nature hidden in each rock pit

How to get there - You can travel by private car from Ubon Ratchathani city, which is quite a distance. Once you arrive at Sam Phan Bok, there is an option to hire a shuttle service for 600 baht to take you down to the site. Alternatively, you can walk about 1 kilometer along the rocky path, but be prepared for the intense heat. The area features many uniquely shaped rocks. If you opt for the shuttle service, the driver will guide you and take you to the spots with the most beautiful rock formations.

Coordinates: Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Prao, also known as the "Glowing Temple" | Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Prao #UnseenThailand. A source of pride for the people of Ubon Ratchathani, located in Sirindhorn District, Ubon Ratchathani Province 🙏🙏 ____________________________________ This temple is designed to resemble a mythical Himmapan forest or the base of Mount Kailash. Inside the golden ordination hall, there is a serene and majestic Buddha statue that inspires reverence. After paying respects to the principal Buddha image, take a look outside the hall to enjoy the view of the mountains and Sirindhorn Dam, where the lights blend beautifully with the setting sun, creating a scene reminiscent of the Himmapan forest. The ordination hall is inspired by Wat Xieng Thong in Laos. Each pillar is intricately hand-carved, featuring patterns of lotus flowers and various animals based on the concept of the four types of lotus. The essence of Buddhist art lies in presenting works that stem from tranquility, perseverance, patience, and vision. Behind the ordination hall, there is a glowing Kalpavriksha tree. It is believed that anyone who makes a wish under this tree will have their desires fulfilled. The Kalpavriksha tree symbolizes ideal prosperity and happiness in the heavenly realm. It was created as a means to inspire people to do good deeds.

#Travel to save the world Sam Phan Bok is located at Ban Pong Pao, Tambon Leang Ngam, Amphoe Pho Sai, Ubon Ratchathani Province. It is a group of sandstone rocks that have been eroded by the Mekong River into thousands of holes or "Bok" in the local language, earning it the nickname of the Grand Canyon of Thailand. Location: Ban Pong Pao, Tambon Leang Ngam, Amphoe Pho Sai, Ubon Ratchathani Province 34340 Opening-Closing Time: Open for visits every day from approximately 06:00 to 18:00. However, the best time to visit is in late winter and summer (around December - May) when the water level in the Mekong River is low, allowing the beauty of the various Bok to be clearly seen. The beauty of Sam Phan Bok comes from the erosion of water over a long period of time, creating holes, basins and grooves in the rocks with strange shapes, such as hearts, Mickey Mouse, and many others. Walking around and searching for the various shapes It is an interesting activity Pros: * Beautiful natural phenomenon and Unseen Thailand * There are strange and interesting rock shapes * Suitable for taking pictures * There is a local car service to take you around Notes: * Should come during the dry season when the water level is low * The area is quite wide, should have time to walk around * Should prepare sun protection equipment and drinking water Overall, Sam Phan Bok is an impressive natural tourist attraction and worth visiting when visiting Ubon Ratchathani Province.

#springitinerary "Isaan's eastern gem where Laos, Cambodia & Thailand meet" 🚍 GETTING THERE From Bangkok: 1hr flight (1,800฿) or 9hr sleeper train (500฿) Border Crossings: Chong Mek (Laos) & Chong Sa-Ngam (Cambodia) Pro Tip: Rent a car (1,200฿/day) for national park adventures 🌅 DAY 1: Mekong Magic & Ancient Wonders ☀️ MORNING 5:30 AM Pha Taem National Park Sunrise Cliffside viewpoint over Laos + 3,000-year-old rock paintings 8:00 AM Breakfast at Sook Som Boon Try Khao Poon (spicy rice noodle soup) with fresh herbs 🏛️ MIDDAY 10:00 AM Wat Thung Si Muang Stunning golden stupa with 330 surrounding Buddha images 12:30 PM Lunch at Krua Lamduan Famous for Som Tum Pu Pla Ra (extra-fermented papaya salad) 🌇 EVENING 4:00 PM Two Color River at Khong Jiam Where Mekong & Mun Rivers meet (best at sunset) 7:00 PM Ubon Night Market Must-try: Sai Grok Ubon (local fermented sausage) 🌄 DAY 2: Waterfalls & Border Adventures 🌄 MORNING 7:00 AM Kaeng Tana National Park Thailand's widest waterfall (dry season: walk across!) 10:00 AM Pha Chan - Sam Phan Bok "Grand Canyon of Thailand" with 3,000 stone holes 🚣 AFTERNOON 12:30 PM Ban Kan Lueang Silk Village Watch traditional Khitt silk weaving 3:00 PM Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Stunning glass temple reflecting in the lake 🌙 EVENING 6:00 PM The Outside Inn Riverside cocktails with live music 💰 BUDGET BREAKDOWN Accommodation: 500-1,500฿/night Food: 250฿/day (street food feasts!) Activities: 400฿ (national park fees + boat trips) 💡 INSIDER TIPS: Candle Festival (July) is Thailand's most spectacular Visit November-February for perfect weather Try Mam (fermented fish) - Isaan's ultimate acquired taste 📸 INSTAGRAM SPOTS: Pha Taem sunrise over Mekong Sam Phan Bok's stone moonscape Glass temple reflections at Wat Sirindhorn "Ubon rewards those who venture east with Mekong mysteries, fiery flavors and landscapes unlike anywhere else in Thailand!" Next adventure: Mukdahan - The Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge! Want the guide? 😊

Here you go! This is the overview of the 3-day, 2-night “Ubon Ratchathani” trip, complete with travel, food, and accommodation, with a fun and cute review style for travelers: ⸻ 📍 Overview of the trip Ubon, a city of nature, arts, culture, and the first light of Siam! A complete trip for those who love merit, adventure, cafe, and photography, chilling throughout the trip ⸻ 🚩 Travel route • Plane: It takes ~1 hour from Bangkok to Ubon Airport • Car: Drive from Bangkok for about 9-10 hours, suitable for road trips • In the city: Rent a car/rent a car or use Grab/local songthaew ⸻ 🏖️ Must-see attractions 1. Sam Phan Bok – Thailand’s Grand Canyon, most beautiful during low tide 2. Pha Taem – Thailand’s first sunrise spot With ancient paintings 3. Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao - The temple glows at night, beautiful and mysterious 4. Saeng Chan Waterfall - The most romantic waterfall in Ubon Ratchathani 5. Ubon Ratchathani Morning Market - Try authentic local food ⸻ 🚇 How to get around in the area • Renting a car is the most convenient • Or hire a taxi/van in the city • There are some songthaews, but they run less (suitable for walking around the city) ⸻ 📷 Photo spots • Sam Phan Bok Rocks during sunset • Phu Phrao Temple's Ubosot glows at night • Ancient paintings at Pha Taem • Minimal-style coffee corners from cafes in the city, such as Moonlover Cafe ⸻ 🍜 Recommended food • Khao Pun Nam Jaew (Traditional Isan Noodle Soup) • Mushroom Soup with Basil Leaves • Ubon Pork Sausage (Must Buy) • Jaew Hon • Roti Bang-on (Famous Dessert in the City) ⸻ 🏠 Recommended Accommodation 1. Baan Suan Khunta Resort – Natural Resort Style 2. Yuu Hotel Ubon – New Hotel in the City Center, Near Restaurants 3. Outside Inn – Warm Minimalist Accommodation ⸻ 💡 Precautions • Rainy Season (July–October) Some Roads May Be Slippery, Be Careful • Some Places to Visit Are Far Apart, Plan Your Route in Advance • Very Strong Sunscreen, Hat, and Drinking Water Are A Must • If You Go to Sam Phan Bok, Check the Water Level in Advance (December–April, You Will See the Bok Most Clearly)

🏖️Environment/Nature Riverside #Ubon Ratchathani Riverside Mun River Viewpoint, Relaxing Food on a Raft Mueang District

Sam Phan Bok is a rocky rapids or cliffs under the Mekong River in Pho Sai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. It was formed by the force of the whirlpools, which eroded into more than 3,000 pools. They appear during the dry season when the water level dries up. These rapids will emerge from the water like mountains in the middle of the Mekong River, so the locals call them the Grand Canyon of the Mekong River. This phenomenon occurs from around October to May. After that, the rapids will flood and submerge the rapids. This station is a famous tourist attraction in Ubon Ratchathani Province. There is no public transportation to get there, so it is more difficult to get there than other places. However, I guarantee that you will get beautiful and unique photos. It is beautiful both at sunrise and sunset. If you want to take a boat trip, there is a service. Short distance 500 baht for 30 minutes, long distance 1,000 baht for approximately 1 hour. #UbonRatchathaniAttractions #SamPhanBok #trip #NatureAttractions #taywonchoi #UbonRatchathani

#NewYearNewTrip 🪨 Sam Phan Bok is one of the top tourist attractions that everyone who visits Ubon must stop by to see the wonders of the rocks that have been eroded into various distinctive shapes depending on each person's imagination such as waving Mickey Mouse, waving Two Hearts Rock, waving Elephant Head, etc. 📍Location: Tambon Leang Ngam, Amphoe Pho Sai Ubon Ratchathani Province 🕜 Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM 🌳 There are local guides to lead the tour Whether it's an adult guide or a child guide They will take us to each rock that is a highlight And tell us the history of Sam Phan Bok You can support the local guides. Ask the guide for the price #Sam Phan Bok #Ubon Ratchathani #Visit Ubon Ratchathani

📷❤️Visit Pho Sai, Giant Rain Tree - Pak Bong Ban Song Kon, Pho Sai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province This giant rain tree is one of the 88 valuable trees. And this place doesn't only have the giant rain tree. There is also another highlight called "Pak Bong" because this is the narrowest point of the Mekong River. From the total distance of 4,900 kilometers that flows through 6 countries, the narrowest point is only 56 meters. 😲😲😲 🚗 Travel Open Google Maps and search for the hundred-year-old rain tree. #GiantRainTree #PakBong #SongKhon #PhoSai #UbonRatchathani

Sam Phan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand's Grand Canyon The most amazing beauty, you must go there at least once in your life. This trip, I took a plane to Ubon Ratchathani Airport to come here. #Let'sFlyToTravel Sam Phan Bok is a place with rapids that emerge in the middle of the Mekong River during low tide. There are more than 3,000 pools. Their beautiful and strange shapes are the source of the unseen. I would like to recommend everyone to come visit Isan a lot.

“People who know well will never do evil, people who know themselves will never do wrong.” 🙏See the light tunnel decorated with millions of lights, the only place in Nakhon Phanom, almost several kilometers long. - Walk to enjoy the breeze and view the scenery at night. - There are both resorts and hotels. 🙏Must-visit coordinates, a landmark of Nakhon Phanom that everyone who travels to Nakhon Phanom must know. - Naga Square, Phraya Sri Satta Nakarat, where visitors can also pay homage and ask for blessings. - There are two Naga siblings, Thai and Lao. - Located on the banks of the Mekong River, near the Thai-Laos border crossing. - For those who want to take a cruise, enjoy the breeze and view, there are boats available for 50 baht per person (services vary depending on the time period). #triptakesyoutoflyandaskfornewyearblessings #Trip.com #MillionLightTunnel #SeeTheMillionLightTunnel #PhrayaSattaNakkrat #NakhonPhanomLandmark #PleaseFollow #DhammaSancharBhikkhu

🪨Sam Phan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani Province During low tide, the view of the rocks that used to be submerged in the Mekong River will show its beauty. It is a beautiful and unusual natural view. Especially on a clear day, the brown, gray, and red rocks contrast with the blue sky and white clouds. Take a picture from any angle and it will be beautiful. 🗓️Travel: Easy to get to, there is a road to access it. You can pin it in the GPS. There are signs along the way. From Ubon Ratchathani, it takes about 2 hours. 🛻There is a parking lot. Then there will be a songthaew service. It will take us down to the rocks in the middle of the Mekong River. Round trip 200 baht per trip, no time limit. Let's walk to our heart's content. 🎉If you have a chance, go for it. 🌻Use your life before you have no life to use. #Sam Phan Bok #Ubon Ratchathani

📍 Sam Phan Bok Bok Bok “The magical land of Sam Phan Bok” Today, we are in Ubon Ratchathani Province. We happened to pass by there, so we took the opportunity to take some photos to share with our friends and fans. This time, we only stopped at one place because we had little time, but next time, we will definitely visit every nook and cranny of Ubon. #Sam Phan Bok is one of the top tourist attractions in Ubon Ratchathani that everyone must visit, especially during November-June of every year. The Mekong River will recede, revealing the rocky islands that have been eroded by the current into natural sculptures. It is a vast area as far as the eye can see, like an underwater city. It looks beautiful when illuminated by the golden light of the sun, whether in the morning or evening. All captivate every eye to remember this place as “Thailand’s Grand Canyon” - Cost of Sam Phan Bok - 1. Boat fee 300 baht only important places 2. Boat fee 500 baht to every place of Sam Phan Bok 3. Car fee 100 baht round trip/port (........no time limit.........) “Traveling to Ubon Ratchathani Province” By private car From Bangkok, take Mittraphap Road to Nakhon Ratchasima Province, then turn onto Highway No. 226 through Buriram Province, Surin Province, Sisaket Province to Ubon Ratchathani Province. Traveling is very easy. #Travel review #Accommodation #Coffee shop all over Thailand 📍If you like it, don't forget to #Like 👍 #Share #Like 🥰 to support our team #Find only the best way to go. Then everyone won't miss out New tourist attractions all over Thailand For today, I'll say goodbye. See you on the next trip. Bye bye 👋🏻👋🏻

One of the most popular beautiful tourist attractions in Thailand is in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, is Sam Phan Bok, also known as the Grand Canyon of Thailand. This natural wonder showcases the beauty and grandeur of Thailand in a unique way. Sam Phan Bok is a group of sandstone formations along the Mekong River that stretch into large layers, covering an area of ​​up to 10 square kilometers. Of course, one of the main activities for tourists is taking beautiful photos with the various rock formations. The highlight is the Mickey Mouse rock group, which resembles the famous cartoon character. The rock formations protrude from the water from around November to May, with the best time to view them being from January onwards. #100TravelTips #ReviewBeautifulAccommodations #NatureAttractions #BeautifulPhotoTourismPlaces #CampingSpots

A place that can be visited when the water in the Mekong River recedes. It is caused by water erosion. It occurs naturally, creating many potholes, which is a strange view. You must use a local vehicle to visit because you drive along a dirt road along the water. There are guides and photographers. Choose a good guide to get a good photographer. Take you to various spots. Not suitable for people who are not comfortable walking.

Kaeng Sam Phan Bok is located in the area of ​​Ban Song Kon. It is a rocky rapids under the Mekong River, which was formed by the force of water eroding during the flood season, becoming many pools. It is another tourist attraction created by nature that should not be missed when visiting Ubon Ratchathani Province. The atmosphere in summer - Atmosphere in March - Should go in the morning and evening - Popular spots: Sam Phan Bok, Chom Dao Beach, Hong Beach (desert), Mickey Mouse #Ubon Ratchathani #Sam Phan Bok

"Sam Phan Bok" is located at Ban Pong Pao, Leang Ngam Subdistrict, Pho Sai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. Another tourist attraction created by nature, "Sam Phan Bok", which is a large rocky rapids, has been eroded into many basins and holes by the work of the Mekong River that erodes these rapids during the flood season every year. This is a natural wonder that creates more than 3,000 basins. On the opposite side, just a few meters away is the side of our neighboring country, Laos. In addition to visiting Sam Phan Bok to see the beauty of nature, you can also see the way of life of Thai and Lao people living together on the banks of the Mekong River. During the dry season, Sam Phan Bok will emerge from the water to reveal a large rocky hill in the middle of the Mekong River. The stunning beauty of the rocks eroded by the water is seen as artistic images. Some are as large as swimming pools. Some are small basins with different shapes such as stars, ovals, Mickey Mouse, and rocks eroded by the water to look like the head of a poodle. They are beautiful. #NaturalWonders #Natural attractions #Ubon Ratchathani #Mothership

#Get a discount without relying on luck. If you don't wave, I will wave. Sam Phan Bok, a popular tourist attraction in Ubon Ratchathani Province. If you come to Ubon and don't check in here, it's a mistake. Even though you have to drive out of town for almost 2 hours, it's worth it. You should go. It's a natural tourist attraction. There are holes and pits caused by erosion of water and soil, which create various rock shapes. When you arrive, park your car and use the local songthaew only. There will be a local guide to lead the tour. When we met, it was a student. She was very cute. She took us to recommend popular photo spots and explained and gave us knowledge. She fought hard. She climbed up the rocks and down the holes to take beautiful photos. If the photos weren't good, she would fix them until she was satisfied. I really admire her. As for the fee, it's up to you. You can pay as much as you want. I recommend coming in the morning or in the evening. Otherwise, it will be very hot because it's 100% outdoors. There's no shade to hide from the sun. You should wear comfortable shoes because the walk is quite deep and the path is rough because it's made of rocks.

Sam Phan Bok, an unseen spot in Ubon Ratchathani Province It is another place that occurs once a year with rapids or Kumpha Lak located under the Mekong River, formed by the force of the whirlpool Eroded into more than 3,000 basins and will appear during the dry season when the water dries up. Here, in addition to being able to go down to see the beauty of the basin, you can also take a boat to see various spots. Anyone who has a plan to go to Ubon Ratchathani during this time, don't forget to stop by and visit. #Sam Phan Bok

💞Reason for recommendation: It's worth visiting. Amnat Charoen #Amnat Charoen

#Get a discount without relying on luck 📌🙏🏻Location "Sai Moon Naga" Ubon Ratchathani 🙏🧡🚗 🌼🙏🏻Ask for blessings from sacred objects, those who believe in the supernatural must come because this place is really awesome! Those who believe in the supernatural must come to make merit and worship Buddha at a beautiful and sacred temple in Ubon Ratchathani. 📍Wat Non Sawan Sila Ampha, Amphoe Pho Sai ✨🐉Wat Non Sawan Sila Ampha, the great white Buddha of great fortune. For the religion, not for profit. At Ban Pa Kha Chumchon, Tambon Song Kon, Amphoe Pho Sai, Ubon Ratchathani Province #Ubon Ratchathani #SaiMoo #MakeMeritWorshipBuddha #WorshipBuddhaMakeMeritOnHoliday #SaiMooDontMiss #Motel #SaiMooTrip #SaiMooUbon #SaiMooNaga #Naga