Travel Guide >Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen is the commercial,administrative an educational centre of the Northeast,which is often used by travellers as a base for visiting many parts of upper Isan.
Khon Kaen National Museum houses objects from the Dvaravati period and bronze sculptures from Ban Chiang. Kaen Nakhon Lake in the centre of town is a popular spot for picnics and dining,while Wat That on its bank features typical Isan spires. Khon Kaen is the centre of the northeastern silk industry with numerous villages producing their own mudmee designs. Chonnabot is noted for its quality silks. Every December the city hosts a Silk Fair,when all the best materials are on sale.
Unusual animals are popular in the province,with the cobra and the turtle villages high on tourist programmes. In both villages, the residents live with their proteges,training them and putting on fascinating shows. A dinosaur is the provincial symbol ever since remains of these great beasts were unearthed in Phu Wiang National Park,an area also famous for its flora,fauna and waterfalls.
Khon Kaen is 445 kilometres from Bangkok and has an area of about 10,886 square kilometres. It comprises the districts of Muang, Ban Phai, Phon, Nam Phong, Chum Phae, Phu Wiang, Mancha Khiri, Nong Ruea, Kranuan, Nong Song Hong, Chonnabot, Si Chomphu, Waeng Noi, Ubolratana, Ban Fang, Khao Suan Kwang, Phra Yuen, Waeng Yai, Pueai Noi, Phu Pha Man, Khok Pho Chai, Nong Na Kham, Sam Sung and Ban Haet.
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Prasat Pueai Noi, Khon Kaen
Prasat Pueai Noi is the largest Khmer sanctuary in the upper Northeast. |
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Phu Wiang National Park, Khon Kaen
This national park always reminds tourists about dinosaurs. Indeed,
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Phu Pha Man National Park, Khon Kaen
The obvious natural landmark of this park is the towering limestone
cliff that looks like a huge cur... |
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Phrathat Kham Kaen, Khon Kaen
Located in Wat Chetiyaphum, the Phrathat is believed to be the origin
of Khon Kaen city since ancien... |
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Tortoise Village, Khon Kaen
The villagers keep a large amount of tortoises as their mutual pets.
The brownish yellow shelled tor... |
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Chang Kra, Khon Kaen
Having grown wild over a century ago in Wat Pa Mancha Khiri, over 4,000
Chang Kra orchid-Rhyncostyli... |
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Non Mueang Ancient Town, Khon Kaen
The ancient town is located at Ban Na Pho, 80 kilometres from downtown
Khon Kaen. Legends say the hi... |
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Sala Mai Thai, Khon Kaen
Located in Khon Kaen Vocational College, Sala Mai Thai is part of the
project to celebrate the 60th ... |
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