Nakhon Phanom: The River City Where You Can See the Mountains
Nakhon Phanom, Thailand got its name from King Rama I as the city name means “city of mountains”, and although there are none of those right within the vicinity of the area, you can still see the Limestone Mountains of Laos from there. Nakhon Phanom is actually more known for its river, running throughout the whole place. The city is also pretty historical with it being closely associated with communist fighters, Vietnamese rebels, and US forces. However, nowadays, Nakhon Phanom is just a friendly city with accommodations for its rising amount of visitors per year who conveniently heads there through the Sakon Nakhon Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nakhon Phanom in terms of ideal weather is during January and December as the weather in the area is usually unbearably hot the rest of the months. Just avoid January, February, and Aprilas these are the peak months for hotel costs and number of visitors. Book your Nakhon Phanom hotels way ahead of your planned off-peak timestrip for lower accommodation prices.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Nakhon Phanom, one of the oddest yet history-rich attractions to check out is the Nakhonpanom Ratchanakarin Psychiatric Hospital. To unwind and see more of the town from one spot, head out to the Phu Langka National Park. Lastly, of course, you can’t miss a sacred place visit so go to the Wat Phra That Phanom. To seal the memorable trip, check in at the town’s best hotels such as Pimsiri Hotel and Fortune River View Hotel.
