khonkhaen attractions
Non Muang Non Muang
Location: Amphoe Chumpae
This ancient Chumpae site,85 kilometres from the Khonkaen, is believed to have been inhabited from prehistoric times until at least the 10th century AD. Human skeletons and 3,000-Phra That Kham Kaenyear-old bronze tools have been discovered in the area. Location: Amphoe Pueai Noi
This Khmer complex, 76 kilometres from the provincial in Puay Noi district, is the largest Khmer complex in Khonkaen. Three brick pagodas, a laterite palace and beautifully carved doors are of particular interest. This is a 19-metre high at Wat Jediyaphum Koo Puay NoiLocation: Amphoe Pueai Noi
Prasat Puei Noi is the largest Khmer sanctuary in the upper Northeast. Although it is not as big as Prasat Hin Phimai, it is one of the most complete ruins in the region. The compound consists of 3 brick buildings built on a laterite base in 10th – 11th century A.D. (16th – 17th Buddhist century) Its art and architecture is the combination between Khmer’s Babuan and Ankor Wat styles. It was built as a sacred temple in Hinduism.

Opening Hours: Daily
Admission: Free
How to get there: take Highway No.2 from Khon Kaen for 44 km to Ban Phai, then take Highway No. 23 for 11 km to Amphoe Borabu, then take a right-hand road for 24 km to Ku Pueai Noi. Wat Udom Khongkha Kiri Khet Wat Udom Khongkha Kiri Khet
Location: Amphoe Mancha Khiri
is an elegant hill-top temple in Mancha Khiri district. It is know for its ornate gold coloured roof and beautifully decorated doors. The temple is 67 kilometres from town on Highway 2149, has a display of the belongings of Luang Poo Pharng ,a monk revered by I-San people. Location: Amphoe Mancha Khiri
The Phrathat is now well renovated and landscaped. A celebration is held annually on the full moon day of the 6th lunar month. Phrathat Kham Kaen is 12 kilometres from downtown Khon Kaen. Visitors can get there via Highway 209 (Khon Kaen-Kalasin route). After crossing the Nam Phong River, turn left and keep going for another 14 kilometres. Khon Kaen National Museum
Location: Amphoe Mueang
Khon Kaen National Museum The museum contains a large collection of artifact, particularly from the Northeast, including those discovered at major archaeological sites such as Ban Chiang, where the world's first Bronze Age civilization was believed to have flourished more than 5,000 years ago. Location: Amphoe Mueang
This museum is situated by the Kaen Nakhon Lake in the town.

Hong: means a tower for keeping treasures. Hong Mun Mang is a tower where accumulated historical articles of Khon Kaen are preserved. It is a museum which reflects the way of life of Khon Kaen people from the past to the present.

The museum is open daily, except Mondays, from 12 noon - 08.00 p.m. Entrance fee is 90 baht. For more information please contact The Town Council Office of Khon Kaen, Prachasamran Road, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, Tel.0 4327 1173, 04322 4032 during office hours.
Phu Kao-Phu Phan Kham National Park Phu Kao-Phu Phan Kham National Park
Location: Amphoe Mueang
The 320 square-kilometre area covers part of Ubonrat district and extends into the neighbouring province of Udon Thani. Deciduous and evergreen forests offer ample trekking opportunities. The park may be reached by following the route from Khonkaen to Ubolrat Dam to Non Sang. Location: Amphoe Chumpae
Hin Chang Si viewpoint is located in the ridge of Soaktae Forest Mountain in the north of Nam Phong National Park Office. It is the point that visitors can witness spectacular sunrise and sunset. On the viewpoint, there is a huge rock ground with a skull-like rock located solely on the top. From the viewpoint, a panoramic view of verdant forest and Ubonrat Dam in the west can be seen in a far distance with Phu Viang and Phu Kao Mountain Range as a backdrop. In particular, during the winter time, the mists and fogs floating above the surface of the water provide a scenic vista. The geometric paintings from prehistoric period are found in this area.

How to get there: Take Highway No.12 from Khon Kaen town centre then turn right at km 30 marker and continue for 19 km. The National Park Office is located on the hill on the right. The total distance is 49 km. Once there, the viewpoint can be reached on foot. It takes approximately 3 hours to walk along the ridge of the mountain. Alternatively, you can reach the viewpoint from the other side of the National Park Office by driving to Ban Kham Ya Daeng and walking for about 10 minutes. Tham Pha Puang Forest Park Location: Amphoe Phu Wiang
The pond acquiring an area of 20 rai is at Ban Nong Kung Soen, 78 kilometres from Amphoe Mueang. The scenic pond with the backdrop of Phu Phan Mountain is a nice place where the locals love to relax. Besides delicious freshwater fish cuisine available around the pond, there are various water sports tourists can enjoy. How to get there: from Amphoe Mueang, tourists can get there via Highway 12 and turn right on Highway 2038, continue for another 12 kilometres then turn right onto Kiatsuranond Road. Go for another 12 kilometres, then turn left to Ban Kho. Turn another left at Wat sopha Rattana Phatthanaram, go ahead and make a right turn. Location: Amphoe Phu Wiang
Pha Nok Khao rocks is 125 kilometres west of the provincial capital along Highway 201 in a mountainous area extending into Loei province. The Nam Pong River and Loei's Phu Kradung, a scenic national park, can be seen from this vantage point. Location: Amphoe Phu Wiang
Phu Wiang is the name of the national park and a district. The National Park covers an area of 325 sq km which is a highland and valley. It is surrounded by 2 ring-shape mountains. Some areas have steep cliffs. Dinosaur fossils, dinosaurs’ footprints were found in some area in this Park. Besides, the trace of ancient civilisation was also found such as iron equipment and pre-historic human skeletons. A large area of the park is dipteracarp and dry evergreen forest.

Plants that grow in the Park are redwood, Para wood, sandalwood, ferns, bamboos, rattan and bananas. It is a habitat of barking deer, antelope, foxes, civet, tiger cats, squirrels, porcupines, flying lemur, monkeys, flying squirrels and many more.

Address: P.O.Box 1, Nai Muang, Phu Wiang, Khon Kaen 40150
Tel: 043 358 073, 085 852 1771
How to get there: Take Highway No.12 (Khon Kaen – Chumpae) towards Chumpae. After passing Non Rua, turn right to Highway No.2038 to Amphoe Phu Wiang and continue for 4 km to Pak Chong Range Station of the National Park. Location: Amphoe Mueang
This popular lakeside recreation center in the southern part of the city is well-known for its many footstalls selling popular local specialties, particularly som tam (spicy raw papaya salad) and kai yang (barbecued domestic chicken). Location: Amphoe Ubolratana
The beaches are in Ban Hin Phoeng, Tambon Tha Ruea, 53 kilometres from downtown Khon Kaen. As part of the lake over Ubolratana Dam, the beaches are quite picturesque particularly when the sun sets behind the mountain ranges. There are various water sports available such as water bicycle, banana boat, and scooter. Visitors can enjoy fish a menu of freshly caught from the lake. During the holidays, the beaches are always quite lively. Location: Amphoe Ubolratana
Ubolrat DamUbolratana dam is the largest multi-purpose dam in the Northeast. To get there, take Highway No. 2 (Khon Kaen-Udon Thani) for 26 kilometres, turn left and drive for 24 kilometres. The dam is across the Phong river at the pass connecting Phu Kao and Phu Phan mountains. The view at the dam is magnificent. Tourists regularly frequent the area to look at the lake and sample local delicacies, including the famous grilled fish famous here.
Chang Kra
Location: Amphoe Mancha Khiri
aving grown wild over a century ago in Wat Pa Mancha Khiri, over 4,000 Chang Kra orchid-Rhyncostylis gigantean (Lindl.) are in full bloom on the branches of some 280 trees every year during January and February. These wild orchids always fill the whole area with their mild fragrance. Khonkaen Tradition entertainment
Location: Amphoe Mueang
A few days in Khonkaen can be a combination off seeing some of the best Tourist attractions and playing the finest golf courses in the northeast. The sunshine almost never lets you down or upsets your holiday plans. So choose your own way of discovering the most beautiful golf course in Khonkaen. The experience will be most memorable And if you are not too tired, Khonkaen offers you a different kind of swing in its many night clubs and dicos at night. Ubolrat Golf course is 50 kilometres from Khonkaen. Location: Amphoe Mancha Khiri
The villagers keep a large amount of tortoises as their mutual pets. The brownish yellow shelled tortoises, called Tao Phek in local dialect, always travel around in the village to be fed.

How to get there: from downtown Khon Kaen, motorists can drive via Highway 12 (Khon Kaen Chum Phae) for ten kilometres then turn left to Highway 2062 (Khon Kaen-Mancha Khiri) for another 54 kilometres. The entrance to the tortoise village is on the left at Ban Kok, two kilometres prior to Amphoe Mancha Khiri. It is easy to notice with two tortoise replicas on the roadside opposite to Wat Si Sumang. Turn left through Ban Kok, the tortoise village is 50 metres away.
Hin Chang Si Viewpoint
Location: Amphoe Chumpae
Hin Chang Si viewpoint is located in the ridge of Soaktae Forest Mountain in the north of Nam Phong National Park Office. It is the point that visitors can witness spectacular sunrise and sunset. On the viewpoint, there is a huge rock ground with a skull-like rock located solely on the top. From the viewpoint, a panoramic view of verdant forest and Ubonrat Dam in the west can be seen in a far distance with Phu Viang and Phu Kao Mountain Range as a backdrop. In particular, during the winter time, the mists and fogs floating above the surface of the water provide a scenic vista. The geometric paintings from prehistoric period are found in this area.

How to get there: Take Highway No.12 from Khon Kaen town centre then turn right at km 30 marker and continue for 19 km. The National Park Office is located on the hill on the right. The total distance is 49 km. Once there, the viewpoint can be reached on foot. It takes approximately 3 hours to walk along the ridge of the mountain. Alternatively, you can reach the viewpoint from the other side of the National Park Office by driving to Ban Kham Ya Daeng and walking for about 10 minutes.
Pha Ya Nakarach Cave
Location: Amphoe Chumpae
Pha Ya Nakarach Cave is the most beautiful cave in Phu Pha Man National Park. The cave is pit dark and divided into different rooms. Each impresses visitors with glittering stalagmites and stalactites in particular in the big hall which has a curtain of stalactites hanging and expanding horizontally on the high ceiling.

How to get there: Take Highway No.201, turn left at km 112 -113 marker and continue for 5 km to the National Park Office.
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