[2025 Pho Sai Attraction] Travel Guide for Sam Phan Bok (Updated May)

📍🗻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

#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? 😊

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

🪨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

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

"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.

#tripfreeaccommodation #placestovisitinubonratchathani #samphanbok If you come to visit Ubonratchathani, you must come during the dry season. Even if the weather is really hot, you should come to see "samphanbok". "samphanbok" is a rocky rapids in the Mekong River between Thailand and Laos. It was formed from the erosion of the Mekong River during the flood season, resulting in some pools and some large and small holes, which is a strange sight. How to get to Samphanbok You can walk down by yourself if you are brave enough. 😅😅😅But I would choose a pickup truck. The price depends on the agreement. Going with a local is more comfortable. He also takes us to take pictures at all the beautiful spots. Plus, it is a way to support the community by welcoming tourists.