Top places to visit in Nong Khai

• Nong Khai Walking Street

  Market · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Thursday-to-Sunday evening market along the main street with local Isan food and live music.

• Wat Po Chai

  temple · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Nong Khai's most revered temple, housing the sacred Phra Sai Buddha image. Golden and serene.

• Friendship Bridge Viewpoint

  Viewpoint · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge — view the iconic structure at Nong Khai from the riverbank.

• Tha Sadet (Indochina Market)

  Market · 4.1 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Riverside market selling goods imported from Laos — clothing, electronics, herbs and food.

• Tha Sadet Market

  market · 4.2 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Promenade along the Mekong River with views of Laos, floating restaurants and sunset bars.

• Sala Keoku (Sculpture Park)

  park · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Surreal park of enormous Hindu-Buddhist concrete sculptures by mystic Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat.

• Ho Nakhon Kosa Museum

  Museum · 4.1 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Small local museum with Nong Khai region artefacts, Mekong river history and Bronze Age finds.

• Wat Phra That Bang Phuan

  Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · free entry

  Ancient Laotian-style chedi believed to enshrine Buddha relics, one of the region's most revered stupas.

• Prap Ho Monument

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.3 h · free entry

  Monument commemorating the 19th-century suppression of Haw rebel raids, central Nong Khai landmark.

Things to do

• Sala Keoku Sculpture Park Cultural · 2 h · from THB 160 per person
• Mekong River Sunset Cruise Nature · 2 h · from THB 400 per person
• Wat Pho Chai Temple & Luang Pho Phra Sai Tour Cultural · 1.5 h · from THB 120 per person
• Tha Sadet Indochina Market Walk Food · 2.5 h · from THB 160 per person
• Sala Kaew Ku Sculpture Park Guided Tour Activity · 1.5 h
• Naga Fireball Festival (Bang Fai Phaya Nak) Festival · 3 h

Day trips and tours

• Nong Khai–Vientiane Cross-Border Day Trip 8 h · from THB 960
• Sala Keoku, Wat Po Chai & Mekong Sunset Cruise 5 h · from THB 410

Where to stay in Nong Khai

• Riverside Town about THB 1,500 per night

  Mekong riverside with guesthouses and temples

Hotels

• Crystal Nongkhai Hotel 3-star · THB 1,100 to THB 2,200 per night
• Nongkhai City Hotel 3-star · THB 1,100 to THB 2,200 per night
• Nongkhai Tavilla Hotel 3-star · THB 1,100 to THB 2,200 per night

Where to eat

• Daeng Namnueng Nong Khai Vietnamese, Thai · about THB 500 per person
• Cafe Viet Vietnamese, Thai, Lao · about THB 85 per person
• Nagarina Restaurant Thai, Isan · about THB 500 per person
• Mut Mee Garden Guesthouse Restaurant Thai, Western · about THB 85 per person
• Tha Sadet Market Food Stalls Thai, Vietnamese, Lao · about THB 85 per person
• Dee Dee Pochana Thai · about THB 85 per person
• Arm Bar and Restaurant Thai, Western · about THB 85 per person
• Yota Vegetarian Restaurant Thai · about THB 25 per person

Getting to Nong Khai

Airport: Nong Khai (UTH)

How visitors arrive in Nong Khai

• Train from Bangkok By train from Bangkok · common

  Nong Khai is the end of the northeastern rail line, reached from Bangkok via Khon Kaen and Udon Thani; sleeper berths can sell out. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Bangkok By road from Bangkok · common

  Long-distance buses run from Bangkok, with a first-class service also linking Suvarnabhumi Airport. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Fly to Udon Thani airport By air from Udon Thani · common

  The nearest airport is at Udon Thani, with flights from Bangkok; minibuses then run to Nong Khai. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Vientiane, Laos By road from Vientiane · possible

  Buses cross the Friendship Bridge from Vientiane in Laos. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Minibus from Udon Thani Airport

  Minivans meet most flights at Udon Thani airport and run to Nong Khai. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Train to Nong Khai

  Nong Khai is the end of the northeastern line from Bangkok; tuk-tuks are the only public transport in town. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Motorbike Rental

  Motorbikes can be rented from guesthouses and rental shops in Nong Khai; a copy of your passport is usually asked for.

• Tuktuk main way to get around

  Tuk-tuks are the only mode of public transport in Nong Khai, and fares are agreed with the driver by bargaining.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Generic tourist overcharge

  Major tourist zones

  Tourists are quoted significantly above local price.

  How to avoid it: Verify prices upfront. Use registered taxis/apps.

Best time to visit Nong Khai

• Jan 29°C
• Feb 32°C
• Mar 36°C
• Apr 37°C
• May 35°C
• Jun 33°C
• Jul 33°C
• Aug 32°C
• Sep 32°C
• Oct 30°C
• Nov 29°C
• Dec 27°C

More in Thailand

• Bangkok
• Pattaya
• Phuket
• Chiang Mai
• Krabi
• Surat Thani (Koh Samui)

Frequently asked questions about Nong Khai

How many days do you need in Nong Khai?

A typical trip to Nong Khai is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Nong Khai?

The highest-rated places in our Nong Khai guide are Wat Po Chai, Wat Phra That Bang Phuan, Sala Keoku (Sculpture Park), Prap Ho Monument, Nong Khai Walking Street.

Where should I stay in Nong Khai?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Nong Khai: Riverside Town.

How do I get around Nong Khai?

Ways to get around Nong Khai covered in our guide: Motorbike rental, Tuk-tuk, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Nong Khai?

Scams reported to us for Nong Khai include Generic tourist overcharge. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Nong Khai?

Average daytime highs in Nong Khai run from 27°C in Dec to 37°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Nong Khai?

The nearest airport to Nong Khai has the code UTH.