Tourists flock to Mekong as sacred stupa emerges

Holy sighting: Crowds arrive to get a rare glimpse of the stupa, which was exposed to view after the river level receded sharply in recent days. — The Nation/ANN

The rare sight of an ancient Buddhist stupa emerging from the Mekong River has sent tourists flocking to the northern province of Nong Khai.

Phra That Klang Nam is believed to have been constructed around 700 years ago on what was then the banks of the river. However, it toppled into the Mekong in 1847 and was submerged completely as the river changed course over the years.