Travellers are advised to seize the opportunity to witness the extraordinary beauty of a natural site known as Thailand‘s “Grand Canyon,” locally known as Sam Phan Bok, before the end of May, when it will start to rain more. This leaves only a week left for exploration.

 

Located in the Ban Pho Sai district of Ubon Ratchathani province in Thailand’s northeastern region, the Grand Canyon is the largest sandstone reef along the Mekong River.

 

This destination has gained fame for its exceptional geological phenomenon: numerous peculiarly shaped holes formed by the gradual erosion of the river water over time.

 

However, during the rainy season, these distinct features become concealed as the holes transform into receptacles for rainwater.

 

The grandeur of this location has led some travellers to draw comparisons to the renowned Grand Canyon Valley in the United States.

 

The local name of the site is derived from the Thai and Laotian languages. “Sam Phan” translates to three thousand in Thai, while “Bok” in Laotian means holes.

 

By Tara Abhasakun

Top photo caption: Photo via Daily News.

 

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Sam Phan Bok?  I was thinking this was going to be another ad for the Soi 6 Annual Party.

It's worth a visit.  But you want to go when the water levels are low.  Hiring a guide is the best way to see it.  They know where all the good formations are located.

 

I did read a few years ago that they are building a dam down river and when completed it might be covered with water all year long.

8 hours ago, rwill said:

It's worth a visit.  But you want to go when the water levels are low.  Hiring a guide is the best way to see it.  They know where all the good formations are located.

 

I did read a few years ago that they are building a dam down river and when completed it might be covered with water all year long.

Well, I'll be damned.......