Phra That Phanom is a tall spire - a style of pagoda (chedi) common to Northeastern Thailand and Laos. The tower sits inside a large temple formally called Wat Phra That Phanom Woramahawiharn. The tower is thought to have been constructed some time in the eighth to tenth centuries, but like many temples it has been renovated many times since it was first built.

The temple is the center of an annual festival which starts on the 10th day of the third lunar month and runs for a week. The estimated date for the next festival is 13 February 2015. Note that hotels and guest-houses in the entire province are full up during this time, so if you expect to visit during the festival you'll need to book early.

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