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ITINERARY Following a Route of Asian Spirituality and Cultures takes you on a journey along the East-West

economic corridor that includes visits to ancient Buddhist temples, cultural sites and rites and
traditional communities. You will see and join in local Thai and Myanmar life, learn about the people’s
beliefs, practices, livelihoods, and entertainments.

Day 1 : Mukdahan

08.00 – 09.00 Wat Phumonorom DAY 2 Day 2 : Kalasin - Khon Kaen
Pay respect to the giant Buddha image. Then, enjoy the
view of Thailand and Laos before taking photos at the 3-D
photo display. 08.00 – 10.30 Check out of hotel and travel to Amphur Sahatsakhan,
09.00 – 11.00 Hor Kaew, Glass Tower, Mukdahan Kalasin (155 km., 2½ hrs., National Highway 12)
Look out over Mukdahan to Sawannakhet, Lao PDR. See exhibits 10.30 – 12.30 Sirindhorn Museum
of revered Buddha images and local hill tribe costumes. (Set on Talad Chian Yun, Khon Kaen by-pass)
11.00 – 12.00 Kaeng Krabao 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch

During the rainy season, the rapids are fierce; the rest of the 13.30 – 15.00 Travel to Khon Kaen (113 km., 1½ hrs.)
year, it’s like the surface of the moon. 15.00 – 16.00 Wat Nong Wang (Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon)
Thai-Friendship Bridge 2 & Phiyanart Cave A magnificent, 50-meter wide, nine-story stupa, or
Below this link between Thailand and Laos is a shrine by a chedi, stands at the heart of this temple. Intricate
cave to the naga serpent that blessed the construction. carvings of different incarnations of the Buddha
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch together with 16 Brahman deities decorate the exterior.
13.00 – 14.30 Wat Mano Phirom 16.30 – 18.00 Check in to hotel and relax
Set on the Mekong bank, the temple’s vihan reflects the 18.00 – 19.00 Talad Tontan Night Market
beauty of the ancient Laotian kingdom, Lan Xang. Local artists, craftsmen and designers sell their
14.30 – 16.00 Indochina Market Mukdahan work, wares and fashion. There are also groups of
A shopper’s delight, selling clothes, food, household items performers, dancers, storytellers, photographers, big
and local handicrafts including silk. bike owners to share what they have and know.
16.00 – 17.00 Check in to hotel and relax 19.00 – 20.00 Dinner
17.00 – 19.00 Talad Ratri Night Market for shopping and dinner

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