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What places to visit in Khon Kaen?

What to see in Khon Kaen

In the Khon Kaen city itself, the place to absolutly visit is Wat Nong Wang and maybe the shores of the lake (you can rent bikes) but otherwise despite some other temples and an interesting museum,there is not much to visit in Khon Kaen. By cons outside the town, there are several interesting places more or less far. The best known is probably the Phu Wiang National Park 60 km from the city. But there are also ruins of Khmer temples, beautiful temples with sims (small halls decorated with murals inside and outside). There is also a zoo and the dinosaurs park that your children will probably enjoy a lot.
I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Khon Kaen or from Khon Kaen. Click here to see them.

Must-visit places in Khon Kaen

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Wat Nong Wang

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It is the emblematic temple of Khon Kaen. Coming here without seeing it, it is not coming in Khon Kaen! Just across the lake, it is a building with 9 floors, all with a balcony that offers such beautiful views of the city.
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Other nice places to visit in Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen's lake (Bueng Khan Nakhon lake)

Khon Kaen's lake (Bueng Khan Nakhon lake)

starstarstar 100 hectares lake, you can walk or ride bicycles around. The lake is also close to the most interesting temples in Khon Kaen.
Wat That

Wat That

starstarstar This small temple has a small chedi charming both externally and internally. It is at near Khon Kaen's lake and about ten minutes walk from Wat Nong Wang.
Wat Pho Non Than

Wat Pho Non Than

starstar This temple may be interest some visitors thanks to the curious exterior walls of one of its buildings. They are covered with plaster sculptures of animals and natural.

Tours in Khon Kaen and around

This selection includes tours, excursions and activities that I have personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust but also offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.

explore the wonderful sights of khon kaen

Explore the Wonderful Sights of Khon Kaen

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Visit the most unmissable temples of Khon Kaen and relax on the river beach and near a dam to refresh and eat.

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Khao Khanab Nam

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These two mountain peaks that are on either side of the Krabi River, and that can be seen from the city center, are one of the most famous images of Krabi. Accessible only by boat, they host...


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Klong Lat Mayom Floating Market

klong lat mayom floating market

This small floating market on the immediate outskirts of Bangkok is open on weekends only and is a nice place to visit to discover the life on the canals of the Thai capital city. Collective or...


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Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan

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This temple partly perched on a mountain about twenty kilometers from Lampang is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the province. It also offers a superb view, particularly popular at sunrise.


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Phra Chudadhuj Palace

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Royal summer palace of King Rama V that included the Vimanmek Palace that was moved to Bangkok


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