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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Khon Kaen?

What to do and 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 to do in Khon Kaen that I personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust and 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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Tamarind Market

tamarind market

A little after the Cicada Market, this other Hua Hin night market is open exactly the same evenings. It is almost entirely dedicated to food and drinks. It's personally my favorite weekend night...


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White Temple or Wat Rong Khun

white temple or wat rong khun

this temple is different from those we are used to cross in Thailand with their gilding and strong colors. Wat Rong Khun is completely white. It is located 13 km in the South of Chiang Rai at the...


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Tham Lae Khao Kob Cave

tham lae khao kob cave

The visit to this partly flooded cave is quite an adventure! You can take a boat with experienced boatmen to the cave, which you can visit partly on foot, and during the navigation you often have...


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