As a part of the Ilsan region, Khon Kaen is a province that is an ideal place to live in Thailand. The province has several impressive religious architectures that well worth your visit. Besides temples, leisure spots here are also great for your travel with family or friends. There are more than enough amazing experiences and well-accommodated facilities in Khon Kaen that can make your trip here better than expected.
Wat Nong Wang is the biggest and most sacred temple in Khon Kaen. Standing 80m in height, the temple is built with an extremely impressive 9-tier architecture. The entire outside is covered with a hue of bright gold which makes it much more gorgeous under the sunlight. With a very exquisite design and splendid carvings, Wat Nong Wang attracts people coming here for sightseeing and praying.
This is a very beautiful temple which locates in the middle of a lake which is just around 10km from Wat Nong Wang. With the combinations of various styles, this new temple has a magnificent appearance that evokes the feeling of a royal palace. Quiet, peaceful, and not crowded, Wat Thung Setthi is a must-see when you’re in Khon Kaen.
This is a top-choice marketplace for shopping in Khon Kaen. There is a huge selection of almost everything to buy and to eat in Ton Tann. The market also has a vibrant atmosphere with colorful lights, live music, and performances when the night comes. This is a great place to have a night out, wander around, pick several lovely items, or just simply taste local food and enjoy live music.
Located in the capital town, Khon Kaen National Museum helps the tourists get a thorough insight into the history of Khon Kaen and the entire Ilsan region through cultural and archaeological displays here. The museum has a virtual guide to provide information with a good demonstration in English, which makes it easier for foreign guests to comprehend.
If you’re traveling Thailand with kids, Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum could be a stop for both entertainment and education. The museum exhibits almost dinosaur fossils ever found in Thailand with a good description in both Thai and English. Not too big and well-managed, the museum is worth a quick visit to learn more about the dinosaur and prehistoric age in Thailand.
This is a big lake in the center town that you can spend time strolling and enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the city. With several great things along the walk such as small statues, interesting architectures, a mini dinosaur park, and few temples, your visit would never get boring at all. If you stay overnight in Mueang Khon Kaen, do a morning exercise here is not a bad idea.
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Khon Kaen Quick Facts
The total area of Khon Kaen is 10,886km2 with the total population calculated in 2018 is approximately 1.8 million people
The province is divided into 26 districts with the capital is Mueang Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen has a typical feature of tropical climate with the average temperature is pretty warm (27oC) and the annual average rainfall is about 1162mm. The winter here is dry while the summer is more humid and rainy
Khon Kaen locates in the region of the Chi and the Phong Rivers basins. Agriculture products and freshwater fishery are the major regional commodity
The provincial capital is also a main hub of commerce in Thailand with a developed living-condition, thus Mueang Khon Kaen is regarded as one of the best places to live in the country
Winter months from November to mid-March is the recommended time to visit Kho Kaen. The weather in the province during this time is pleasant and clear. It is also when many traditional festivals take place here, which is a great chance for people to explore the local culture in Khon Kaen in depth.
Wat Nong Wang
Wat Nong Wang
Wat Nong Wang
Wat Thung Setthi
Wat Thung Setthi
Wat Thung Setthi
Ton Tann Market
Ton Tann Market
Ton Tann Market
Khon Kaen National Museum
Khon Kaen National Museum
Khon Kaen National Museum
Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum
Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum
Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum
Bueng Kaen Nakhon
Bueng Kaen Nakhon
Bueng Kaen Nakhon
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