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Northeastern Thailand
544 km from Bangkok
Province of Sakon Nakhon
S Thai prononciation : Sakône nakône
Northeastern Thailand
544 km from Bangkok
Province of Sakon Nakhon
S Thai prononciation : Sakône nakône
Budget
Recomm. stay
2-3 jours
Visits
General Information about Sakon Nakhon
Located in Isan, Northeastern Thailand, Sakon Nakhon province is very little visited by foreign tourists. The city, formerly called Nong Han, was founded in the 11th century when the territory was under Khmer rule. Then passed under Laotian territory and finally attached to the Kingdom of Siam, it is only in 1830, under the reign of King Rama III that the name of Sakon Nakhon was given to city. It is a leading religious destination for Thai people with 5 main stupas and many of the country's most revered monks from the province or having spent several years there. Sakon Nakhon is also famous for its indigo clothes and two festivals: tthe Wax Castle Festival at the end of Buddhist Lent and its Star Christmas Parade, probably the two best moments to discover this territory. Far from being able to make a comprehensive tour of all what there is to see and do in Sakon Nakhon, I give you here a lot of practical information and a list of interesting places to visit for a 3 days stay. Adding Sakon Nakhon on your travel programme maybe not for your first trip to Thailand but regular travelers who come often to Smile Land will probably enjoy the province.
Accommodations in Sakon Nakhon
In town, try to find accommodation not too far from Wat Phra Tat Choeng Chum, then you will be ideally located to visit many places by walking and close to the bus terminal. One of the good affordable hotels in this area is the @Sakhon Hotel. It is very easy to find a room in town for between THB 500 and 1,000 a night.Find accommodation in Sakon Nakhon
My recommandations
People often ask me what accommodations I recommaend in Thailand, here are my recommandations in Sakon Nakhon.
Practical information about Sakon Nakhon
If you want to visit this province and do not limit yourself to the city of Sakon Nakhon, it is recommended to have your own transportation at least once you are here. You can rent a car at the airport. In town it will be more complicated. The province welcomes a few foreign travelers so you will have more difficult to find staf and people who can speak English although in general, you can always find a way get to be understood.How to get around in Sakon Nakhon ?
You can visit the heart of the city easily by walking, otherwise to get around in Sakon Nakhon, there are songthaews, rickshaws and tuk-tuks. If it will not necessarily be easy to catch one in the traffic, you will find many at the municipal market, in front of the hospital and at the bus terminal. It is also near Sakon Nakhon Municipal market and at Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal that you will find local buses to go to the other districts of the province.Festivals in Sakon Nakhon ?
Here is a list of the main festivals taking place every year in Sakon Nakhon. I mention their dates as soon as they are official on Thai Festivals page.
Sakhon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival
This festival generally takes place in the month of October
Sakhon Nakhon Christmas Parade
This festival generally takes place in the month of December
How to ask in Thai to go to Sakon Nakhon ?
I want to go to Sakon Nakhon / Yak paï ti Sakône nakône.Where is Sakon Nakhon ? / Sakône nakône you ti naï ?
Must-visits in Sakon Nakhon
Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan
วัดพระธาตุเชิงชุม
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Wat Tham Pha Daen
วัดถ้ำผาแด่น
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Indigo Walking Street
ถนนคนเดิน
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Weather & climate in Sakon Nakhon
Sakon Nakhon has a tropical climate. Winters are dry and very hot and temperatures rise until April, the hottest time of the year. The rainy season runs from May to October, with heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures during the day.
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