Grand Canyon of Thailand

Sam Phan Bok is known as The Grand Canyon of Thailand.

It is located in Ban Phong Pao, Moo 4, Lao Ngam sub-district,Pho Sai district, Ubon Ratchathani.

Sam Phan Bok is the big cataract of a large stone in the Mekong River.

Sam Phan Bok means Three thousand holes. 

Sam Phan (Thai language) = 3,000

Bok(Lao language)  = Hole

This beautiful scene  is only appeared in the dry season or summer (January - April).

This is because the cataract itself is under the Mekong River.

When the rains come, the Mekong rises and covers this entire area.

How to go

• You can drive a car from Ubon Ratchathani town, go along Highway No. 2050, passing Trakan Phuetphon County to Phosai County,then go to Songkhon Village, continue driving for a further 3 kilometers to reach Hat Salueng where you can hire a boat to Sam Phan Bok.

• You can take a boat and float along the river and to explore the sandy beach, fascinating caves,unique local fishing villages and more to Sam Phan Bok.

• You can take a daily flight from Bangkok to  Ubon Ratchathani .

• You can take a bus from Mo-chit 2 station (Northeastern Route),which is available daily.

• You can take a train from Hua Lamphong station or Bang sue station on Bangkok-Ubon Ratchatani route, which is available daily.

Sam Phan Bok is a new destination for you to watch beautiful sunsets and to spend the night on the fantastic  rocky ground with your friends and family .

If you have long vacation or  holiday, Sam Phan Bok should  be one of your next trip destinations.

Come and see  how the “Grand Canyon of Thailand” really looks like.

You’ll be amazed.