To see 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-visits in Khon Kaen

Wat Nong Wang

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My opinion :

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 places to visit in Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen's lake (Bueng Khan Nakhon lake)

Wat That

Wat Pho Non Than

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.

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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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Phraya Nakhon Cave

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Doi Chang

This mountain offers beautiful sceneries and is known throughout Thailand for its coffee, the most famous and most delicious coffee in Thailand. Going up there, you can meet the hill tribes that...

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Wat Ming Muang

Completely white, this temple is surprising even if it is very modest compared to the beautiful White Temple in Chiang Rai. 2 minutes walk from Wat Phumin , take the time to pay him a visit.

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Wat Thung Si Muang

This temple is mainly famous for its wooden library on stilts.

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