Mekong river navel Wat Ahong Silawat, Ban Ahong, Mueang Bueng Kan District Bueng Kan Province

Considered to be the point where the Mekong River is deepest, its depth cannot be measured. The current flows very quickly during the flood season and the current flows in a large cone shape. It can be observed that when there are large materials or dead wood floating in this area, the items will swirl for about 30 minutes before continuing to flow. which the villagers believed to be The “navel of the Mekong River” is approximately 300 meters wide.
In the low tide season, the width is approximately 400 meters. The rapids can be seen during March - May every year. There will be a group of rocks that appear in the area of Kaeng Ah Hong, which are named according to the nature of the rocks, such as Hin Lin, Naga, Hin Pla Khe, and Tham Pla Sawai. In addition to being a place for relaxation and a place to visit to see the beautiful rocks of Bueng Kan, It is also a point for viewing natural phenomena. “Naga Rockets” during the end of Buddhist Lent, on the 15th day of the waxing moon of the 11th lunar month, which will have tourists
Wat Ahong Silawat Located on the banks of the Mekong River in the area of Kaeng Ahong rapids. A large pool of water from the Thai side to the Lao side with a length of more than 100 meters. There is no evidence of when this temple was founded. Originally it used to be just a monastery. As for the founding location, it is still full of dense trees. It is a monastery in the forest. Before 1963, it was renovated by Luang Pho Lun. But after his death, there were no monks to stay regularly. It can only be a temporary residence for pilgrims who happen to pass by. Until in the year B.E. 1974 when Reverend Father Saman Siripanyo (Phra Nithet Sasanakhun), abbot of Wat Bunrueang Suwannaram, Mueang District, Nong Khai Province (before it was separated into Bueng Kan Province This place is also in Nong Khai Province) I have traveled to see the rather deserted condition. There were only nuns to take care of him. Therefore, he brought a group of faithful people to join in the restoration of the temple and named it a new one. Wat Ahong Silawat
It is believed that the area in front of Wat Ahong Silawat is The “navel of the Mekong River” is the deepest point of the Mekong River, which is 200 meters deep. In this area, the water flows rapidly until it forms a cone-shaped hole. If there are pieces of wood, leaves, or small objects When stuck, it will be swirled into a cone by the current for about 20-30 minutes, then it will fall off and move to another place. When there is another rush of water, it will form a new cone, alternating throughout the day. Therefore it is believed that this is the spot. “Navel of the Mekong River” during the dry season from March to May every year. You can see Kaeng Ah Hong. Rocky rapids in the middle of the Mekong River appear above the water. The rock groups are named according to the nature of the rocks, such as Hin Lin, Naga, Hin Pla Khe, and Tham Pla Sawai. In addition to being a place for relaxation and a tourist attraction, Surrounding villagers also rely on fishing.