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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen?
The direct drive from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen is 109 mi (176 km), and should have a drive time of 2 hrs 16 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Udon Thani, as well as top places to visit like Issan Rum Distillery and Phu Phra Bat Historical Park, or the ever-popular Nong Khai Aquarium.
Udon Thani is a province located in the northeastern region of Thailand, also known as Isan. It shares boundaries with Nong Khai to the north, Kalasin Province to the southeast, Sakon Nakhon to the east, Khon Kaen to the south and Loei and Nong Bua Lamphu to its west. This province is one among 76 provinces of Thailand.
Most popular city on this route
0 minutes off the main route, 33% of way to Khon Kaen
Best stops along Nong Khai to Khon Kaen drive
The top stops along the way from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen (with short detours) are Nong Prajak Park, Wat Nong Waeng, and Red Lotus Lake Kumphawapi. Other popular stops include National Museum of Ban Chiang, Train Night Market, and Phu Phra Bat Historical Park.
The Aquarium Nong Khai, located within a university campus, offers an educational experience for its visitors. The museum provides information about the native fish species and features an aquarium tunnel that visitors can pass through. Entrance fee ranges from 30-100B depending on the visitor's age status. The majority of the fish showcased are freshwater species found in the Mekong River region with limited representation of saltwater creatures. Additionally, there are several stores offering refreshments and ample parking spots available for convenience.
The public service for the Education session.The aquarium located in the KhonKaen university, Nongkhai campus. Inside has the big aquarium. The fish have many type. Very recommended to visit. The ticket price is 50 for adults and 30 bath for a child that smaller 130 cm.
Wantana Prapaporn — Google review
Just a fabulous place to visit. Very interesting to see the number of and the variety of fish, most of which make home in the Mekong River.
Andy Duncan — Google review
The Diversity of fish was nice.
Aquariums didn't have clear glass. Many were damaged or glazy / scratched.
A lot of children running and screaming, bring earplugs.
I arrived there by grab, there's no way to get back from the aquarium to nong khai as the drivers don't accept your ride. Ask the driver to collect you again. I wss fortunate enough to hitch along with a tuktuk with some locals on the way back.
Wijn100 — Google review
Nice Aquarium, about 8 km from the City Center next to the University on the Road to the Thai - Lao Bridge.This place is well maintained and clean, many Mekong Species but salt water ones as well. In a 3 floor building situated, and on your way down a walk tru a glass tunnel. 1 or 2 times a day, there are also divers cleaning or feeding fish in the big aquarium what makes it interesting to see. So yes, if in Nongkhai, worth a visit to spend 1.5 or 2 hours in there. One ""negatif" point for ME was to see the turtles outside, in a way to small tub, sad view. But i understand that this is not an easy decision to make with these wonderful animals... they ""normally" belong in big waters/sea/ocean, but if you want to show them to the people......... well, sorry, the only thing i did not liked about the aquarium. Be aware... there is also the "tier - double pricing policy", so a Thai driving licence - pink ID Card - Thai wife or girlfriend can surround this. On the other hand... 50 baht for locals, 100 baht for farang is not the end of the World.
Jose Van Hauwaert — Google review
Value for money, lots of interesting fish - both fresh water and sea water. There is a feeding time at 2 o'clock and it is very cool!
Patty G — Google review
I enjoyed the aquarium very much— especially watching the show when the fish are fed at 2:00. There were lots of school children there and it was fun seeing their excitement as they enjoyed the show.
TK 3 — Google review
Good lighting, good knowledge and great for happy family time
Roth Keng — Google review
It's cheaper for the ticket. I really enjoyed exploring this aquarium. I learnt many kinds of fish here. The toilet is clean enough. There's a souvenir booth before exit.
Mh. Lukman Ardiansyah — Google review
My son loves fish and aquatic life so this was a must stop for us---he loved visiting here. There's a nice variety of salt and fresh water/river fish. Really cool to see Mekong fish up close. Dual language signs in Thai and English for many of the tanks. Some massive turtles out back as well. Highly recommended for families with kids looking for something interesting to do, it's a nice activity. Kids gave it multiple thumbs up.
Brian Jungwiwattanaporn — Google review
Great place to spend a few hours for the kids to learn about all the various fish and aquatic animals found in the Mekong River. Many of the signs have dual language so makes for good information for the kids.
Brendan Trestrail — Google review
I like this aquarium and is my special memory is a lot in here
Davone Khamphady — Google review
Build in a university. Thai 50B kids 30B
Guest 100B. Overall its good for kids to look at all the wonderful fishes. More of fresh water. Nothing much of sea water (: lots of stores for refreshments and parking lots too
Aaron Liew — Google review
The museum is impressive, it is very educational for children, students and researchers. Only a big issue, there is a female photographer next to the ticket office took photo of you without asking for a permission when you walk in then she printed it and hand over to you in the exit of the museum and ask you to pay. In my case, she took the photo of my five years old son while I was purchasing the tickets. She gave it to us before we exited the gate so I was mad at her but she was very rude and said that she can take photo of anyone without asking for a permission because this is her country, and claimed that she has doing/cheating people for more ten years. I didn't pay her and I also encourage you to not pay her. This is unacceptable!. I do hope the University of Khon Kaen will investigate this case.
Located in Nong Khai, the Issan Rum Distillery is a laid-back and passionate venture run by two dedicated individuals. Visitors can witness the rum-making process, including the use of sugar cane, regardless of their preference for rum. The distillery offers tours led by the owners and opportunities to sample their finest rum selections. It's an ideal stopover while waiting for an evening train, offering a serene setting to savor rhums and learn about the production process from friendly staff.
It's a great rum!!
I like the taste and aroma.
If you go to Nong Khai, you should definitely stop by here.
GoGo Vanny — Google review
Einfach mal eine kleine Rumbrennerei besuchen. Man bekommt eine kleine Führung und eine kleine Verköstigungsprobe für 120Bath. Oder man bestellt gleich eine Flasche. Wirklich lecker
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Just visit a small rum distillery. You get a short tour and a small tasting for 120Bath. Or you can order a bottle straight away. Really tasty
Alex Kaul — Google review
Nice place to visit, short tour of the distillery is informative.
Good fresh food.
Dissapointed that the sugar cane rum produced here tastes exactly the same as the rice based fire water Lao Khao that the local Thais drink of a morning and night but 6 times the price.
Boonma JD — Google review
Well worth a visit. Relaxing place to sit and enjoy food and drunk, especially the rum. Also given a tour of the distillery.
steve lacey — Google review
Awesome little distillery, This is a very tasty and well cut rum with fresh sugarcane! They have a molasses option now I have not tried yet but having spirits from this distiller I am sure it is good! Stop in for a bite to eat and a custom drink! Ot is well worth the short drive from Nong Khai or even Udon Thani! Great Place!!
Richard Gunn — Google review
Strong and tasty sugar rum, interesting small scale manufacturing and storage tour, plus super friendly service in comfortable surrounds, equals a great call, to visit the Issan Rum Distillery in the Nong Khai Municipality.
Coffee Chill TV — Google review
If you are waiting a few hours for the evening train, visiting this distillery is well worth the journey out of town. I paid the taxi driver 400THB to take me out, wait, and come back to the train station. It is a pretty, shady area to stay and have a few rhums. The staff are friendly, and will show you the rum making process. I just rocked up unannounced and they were happy to see me and made me very welcome. Great rum too!
Pete Silvester — Google review
Pure Single Rum from fresh sugarcane juice. The r could not get any freaher than this. Totally organic straight out of the copper still where the flavor is kept on side the rum. Great work by David.
Niks Anuman — Google review
A lovely place, a really great welcome, a lot of delicious spicy dishes. We spent a very good time there.
Patrick Monnier — Google review
Great place for dinner, drinks and relaxation. A hidden gem with amazing spirits and staff.
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is a site of great historical significance, characterized by its unique rock formations, ancient artwork and religious shrines. The park boasts an impressive collection of balanced rocks, spires and boulders, along with prehistoric paintings depicting wild animals and cryptic symbols. Additionally, the park contains small yet sophisticated carvings of Buddha images dating back to the Dvaravati era.
If you love history, nature and trekking, I think you will love this place. There is no public transportation from Udon city to this place, so you need to rent a motobike or taxi to get here. You just need abt 3 hours to visit some main points, but if you want to explore all points in the map, you may need a whole day (there is another track near the pagoda outside the park. It is wet, dark and no staff, so i think you should go here first in the morning and then go to the historical park in the afternoon). There's no shop and no restroom inside historical site, but you can buy some water and snack at starting point. It's very easy to explore this place by yourself, clear instruction, clean and staffs are around. Come to see where our ancestors lived thousand years ago, feeling like going back to the past. Really love this place.
Han Nguyen — Google review
This prehistoric history park surprised me with the astonishing balanced rock shelters and the well-preserved petroglyphs.
Ron Lussier — Google review
Amazing place. 2-3,000 year old spaces hollowed out under cap stones that end up balanced on small columns, some with original cave paintings from the time that there is no barrier to get up close to and examine. Wonderful. Something that would be impossible anywhere else. Parts of the site continued to be modified through to the 18th century with Buddhist additions.
Lot of money has been spent on facilities and constructing and maintaining a path that takes about 2 hours to go around, and another lesser used circuit of 1.5 hours you can add on. There is also a good exhibition explaining the site at the start.
Come early, for opening time if you can, to avoid the afternoon heat and the sun. It’s easiest to get to by car. It took us 1 hour from Udon Thani. Public transport isn’t straight forward from anywhere and doesn’t take you the final 5km that would need a tuk tuk.
There are lots of steps cut into the rocks and some stairs. Not for wheelchairs at all.
Andrew Rixom — Google review
Historical park which has unique stones and wat that was made of stones.
Entrance fee is 20 baht per person. For disable and elder people, they can use electric cart for sight. Seeing.
Y S — Google review
everything is very well maintained, the toilets have paper and soap, the local restaurant is nice to sit and eat, not expensive, you get a map at the ticket sales 100 bath for tourists and 20 bath for Thai, if you get lost If you are touched, there are people from the park who will put you back on the right track. I will definitely go back there again
Peter Caerels — Google review
Great scenery with historic stone. Plenty of stag-horn fern (platycerium wallichii)
Berm BB — Google review
This place is a great place to spend your one morning or afternoon. Not only you enjoy the nature, you do a little hike/ walking while exploring our past.
Most intriguing are the paintings on the rock. Must see for yourself, it is once a lifetime.
These rocks tell a story of their own, the glamorous days or events held by the people at that time leaving marks on them citing the historical moments.
Raymond Ng — Google review
An interesting and different visit from what you can usually see in Thailand. The rocky formations are a little everywhere around in this nature and it's a good 2h walk.
There are also very beautiful ancient paintings on the rocks, very nice.
At one moment you get to a viewpoint, a great scenery of the valley and fields all around.
It is about 60km from Udon Thani. A bit tricky to go by bus but if you're motorized it's good.
florent magnoac — Google review
Loved it! Out in the forest. Not many people. You can do the small loop to main site in about 20 minutes return if you walk moderately fast. But allow an hour or 1.5 hours to really take in all the sites and enjoy the small loop. We went this afternoon and it was overcast and very enjoyable. And we spent an hour and 15 minutes walking around slowly and taking lots of photos. Luckily it was Not too hot. But if sunny, recommend going very early in day or late in day. If office is closed you can still walk around. Great clean toilets at far end of parking lot. Get a guide! Our guide was great. I understand Thai so it was really lovely to hear all the history. Do google it and read about the stories behind this amazing place!
Great it isn’t too touristy yet. It was nice and peaceful.
Michelle Wanwimolruk — Google review
Good Information Center
Places are clean and found no garbage on the way.
Suitable to come during winter
Nice views
Kittipong Sirikhet — Google review
Great place to visit and you should definitely make the trip out if you have the time. My group was given a small tour which was very informative. I'm so happy that we met a guy that spoke english since I was the only one in my group that wasn't Thai. He did such an amazing job.
M DaCosta — Google review
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194, Mueang Phan, Ban Phue District, Udon Thani 41160, Thailand
Superb historical park. Unusual rock formation, wonderful views and ancient historical places.
Anton Parshin — Google review
(Translated by Google) The nature is really beautiful. It's a pity it's hot. If I have a chance to go again in the winter.
(Original)
ธรรมชาติงดงามจริงๆเสียดายมันร้อนหากมีโอกาสจะไปอีกหน้าหนาว
tiaorangcafe39 — Google review
(Translated by Google) There is a sign indicating the location in detail.. There are staff to help you.. The service staff is good and impressive.. Elderly people = 60 years old free.. Clean bathrooms.. There is food available.
(Original)
มีป้ายยบอกสถานที่ละเอียด..มีเจ้าหน้าที่อำนวยความสดวก..เจ้าหน้าที่บริการดีประทับใจ..คนสูงอายุ=60ปีฟรี..ห้องน้ำสอาด..มีอาหารใว้บริการ
นาย.สมพงษ์ ศรีนาค — Google review
(Translated by Google) Take the children to learn Isan civilization, legends, stories, train children to have patience well. But prepare sun protection as well. There are no shade trees along the walkway.
(Original)
พาเด็กๆไปเรียนรู้ อารยธรรมคนอืสาน ตำนาน เรื่องเล่า ฝึกเด็กๆๆมีความอดทนได้ดี แต่เตรียมเครื่องป้องกันแสงแดดด้วยนะ ไม่มีร่มไม้ ระหว่างทางเดินเลย
Pharadee Kiatkasemsuk — Google review
(Translated by Google) The stone is very special. I heard that there is a story about Qimei.
(Original)
石頭很特別,聽說有個棲美的故事地
洪羽珊 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Phu Phrabat Bua Bok Forest Park is very good for relaxing and immersing yourself in nature. Bring time.
(Original)
Der Phu Phrabat Bua Bok Forest Park ist sehr gut zum entspannen und in die Natur einzutauchen. Zeit mitbringen.
Ulrich Wockenfuss — Google review
(Translated by Google) I like Phaya Naga Cave. Lae people praise the Naga because he really is not bragging.
(Original)
ชอบที่ถ้ำพญานาค พี่คนแหล่สรรเสริญพญานาคเพราะจริงๆ ไม่ได้โม้
grainate panprom — Google review
(Translated by Google) Awesome, must come and see. Get images from the prehistoric era, Dvaravati, Cambodia, Lan Xang, a total of 4 eras.
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สุดยอดต้องมาชม ได้ภาพทั้งยุคก่อนประวัติศาสตร์ ทวารวดี เขมร ล้านช้างรวม4ยุค
Dararat Mattariganond — Google review
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P98F+CJ6, Mueang Phan, Ban Phue District, Udon Thani 41160, Thailand
Nong Prajak Park is a spacious and stunning park in the city, offering various activities and attractions for visitors. The serene ambiance of the park is complemented by the lively atmosphere generated by many people engaging in exercise during late afternoons. From designated walking and cycling paths to suspension bridges, children's play areas, and relaxation zones, there are exciting things to do for anyone who visits.
One of the most extensive and beautiful city parks I have visited. The park is both peaceful and buzzing with activity... especially in the late afternoon when throngs of local residents arrive for some evening exercise. With dedicated pedestrian and bicycle paths, suspension bridges, children's play areas and spots to just chill, there's something for everyone. Bikes are available to rent including tandem & triple seaters so you can get some extra foot power on your ride. If you visit Udon Thani, don't miss a sunset stroll through this wonderful park.
Dave B — Google review
A nice place to spend a few hours or have a picnic. Nicely landscaped with plenty of shady places to sit or stroll on the small island. Sizeable children's playground, toilets, even a tai chi area. There's a bike path that rings the park, not sure of the overall length, maybe around 3 km. Across the road along the east side of the park, there are many local restaurants (at the north end) and a whole row of massage shops (at the south end). Prices at these massage shops are lower than those near Central Plaza, so if you're on a budget you might consider walking over to this part of town. All together, this park is absolutely worth a visit for a relaxing morning or afternoon outing.
John K — Google review
Starting at the main entrance on the east side, you can do a very nice circular walk crossing two pedestrian suspension bridges to include the island in the lake. Some lovely tropical plants and trees line the walking and cycle paths. There are several children's play areas, including the Dino land, as well as workout/ exercise stations dotted around the area. On the east side, there are several huts where you can get food and drink; a chilled drink was most welcome in the scorching heat of the day. I think this place will be much busier at night when it's cooler.
Miles Macdonald — Google review
Very nice place.
The whole walk around the lake is 3,150 m, information for runners too!
There is a special way, dedicated for biking too!
Very safe for people who only walk or run then!
Daniel Choquer — Google review
My favorite part of the park is the 3Km bike lane that circumnavigates the lake. It’s well maintained and flat which makes it a great ride, whether for just taking in the scenery, or exercising. There’s also a bike rental place.
Michael Bruck — Google review
I love this place and visit every time I come to Udon. A beautiful lake, cycling and walking lanes plus bikes to hire. When you've finished exercising there are heaps of massage places and cafes.
alan simon — Google review
Huge public park in town. Good location for joking. Don't forget to say hi to yellow duck family. Beware of the sun if you plan to visit around 12 to 15 o clock.
zatons siri — Google review
This park is a good travel spot for chilling and exercising. Areas of the park are expansive, and you can picnic with friends in the park. Park close to museums and cafes. There will be many people after work. Around the park, there are cycling lanes and ponds. There are trees along the way. Nights can be a little dark, and sometimes I go cycling, I can't see streetlights. An interesting point is the inflatable duck doll that floats on the pond. There are festive decorations, and there's a duck boat too. Whenever I go to this place, I head for the bridge across the ponds and take pictures of the views. The atmosphere is very comfortable.
PHOP KESEESANG — Google review
I have been several times now and I go for a specific reason, to birdwatch. Having plenty of ornithological experience in the uk, Thailand has many more species of birds. This park in the winter is home to Coppersmith Barbets, Green Bee-eaters and Two-barred Warblers to name a few.
Tony Hedges — Google review
Excellent public park with water, playgrounds, exercise area dance area, and running/biking track. I went at around 7 pm and saw plenty of locals exercising. The entire park is well lit at night. Just be careful about the plentiful mosquitoes.
Fred Liu — Google review
My experience as a solo traveler at this park was overall pleasant. It offers a variety of children's play areas, making it a great spot for families. However, I was disappointed to find that the food places were permanently closed. On the positive side, the park provides bicycle rentals and offers lovely walking paths surrounded by exotic flora. The only drawback was the closure and apparent disrepair of the duck boats. Despite this, I had a nice time exploring the park on my solo trip
Mr Ducati — Google review
Beautiful public park in Udon Thani..one of most popular park in Thailand
Donny — Google review
Nong Prajak Park is a wonderful place for an evening stroll. It's approximately 3 km around and has separate paths for bicycles and pedestrians.
I particularly enjoy the event. From marathons to music, there's often something new.
Wat Pothisomphon is a Buddhist temple complex from the 20th century that boasts a central chedi covered in gold and offers an observation platform. Situated in the heart of the city, this area offers various attractions, including lovely Thai temples that are typical and abundant around. It is advisable to visit early due to the intense heat.
Great looking worship place. Also discover that this place cremeate the dead too.
Raymond Ng — Google review
The Wat looks so majestic with the Naga lining the stairs. You can climb to the top that gives you a commanding view of the compound. There are 3 floors where you can enter the temple to pray. On the 3rd floor, the mural on the wall is beautiful. You will have removed your shoes to enter. After the temple visit, you can walk over to the Nong Prajak Park, which is across the road.
peter liew — Google review
The Temple grounds cover a large area and include many attractive buildings, but the centre piece is the beautiful Pagoda. You can climb the steps of the Pagoda where there are galleries on two levels. It's worth going upto the 2nd level for the best view of the whole site. Plenty of space for parking and free to visit. I noticed that apart from buildings like the Ordination and Assembly Halls which unfortunately were closed for access, there is also a funary building complete with Crematoria.
Miles Macdonald — Google review
Close to the city. Very famous temple and kept in the Thai Buddhist traditions. There are many famous monks who have stayed here. Beautiful Chedi that has 3 levels and statues of monks. The top level is for meditation. Not a tourist attraction but a real indication of what being a true monk and Buddhist is about. It is free and doesn't have people trying to sell you things free entry
David Hasnip — Google review
Beautiful Thai temples
Located in the middle of the city there's a few sights to see in this area. Not to mention the lake with large inflatable ducks. It's the normal standard beautiful Thai temples you see everywhere.
Probably a good idea to go early because it gets so hot.
A little tip is if you take the tram card city tour from Central plaza around Udon Thani it takes you here with a 20 min break. These tours depart 11:30am and 2:30 pm from memory.
Frank T — Google review
Great place to visit nice and quiet You can go for a look and Enjoy the things on offer to See. Many painting you will like with lots of information on its History and Visitors.
Charles law — Google review
Beautiful temple in the Udonthani center
christophe fischer — Google review
You will forget you are in a major city of North Thailand. Really nice and peaceful. You can travel a short distance to prachak park where you can have a nice cooling walk in the evening.
Liam Mac Aodha — Google review
One of the best temples in udonthani accross the road from my apartment. Well worth a visit more than once to take ever thing in
Udoncountryclub Retirement apartment and villas — Google review
The City Pillar Shrine, also known as San Lak Mueang, is a significant shrine in Udon Thani. Built in 1999, it is believed to house the guardian deity of the city. The shrine features modern Isan architecture and is guarded by an imposing yaksa (giant) and protected by a protective case. Located at the heart of the city, it stands out with its unique features and serene atmosphere.
It was a beautiful night when I visited here on December 31, 2011.
???????? ????? — Google review
It is right in the middle of the city. It is a small shrine but very distinct in features.
Worshiper offered the prayer as people went about their daily lives.
peter liew — Google review
Very peaceful and quiet temple 🛕
trilok singh — Google review
Second City Pilar in Ubon Ratchathani. The first one is on the square on the side of the National Museum.
It is a small shrine but well frequented by the population.
Oliver K — Google review
Popular among the locals.
Raymond Ng — Google review
Very nice temple in Udon Thani. It's in the center, so easy to go. Weekends there is a walking street night Market too
George Garcia — Google review
Very nice building! Next to it is a Chinese temple
Nils Rehäußer — Google review
Beautiful holy place
Jack Chen — Google review
It was very calm to me at this place, even though there was too much cloud.
NaRis P — Google review
This temple is situated in the heart of the city. Many people are visiting.
The Train Night Market in Udon Thani is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. It's actually a combination of three night markets that come together near the Railway Station, offering an abundance of food and clothing options. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of local dishes from numerous food stalls, as well as shop for clothing, shoes, and jewelry. The market provides a great opportunity for people-watching and bargain-hunting.
Wow what a place. This place is huge I have never seen anything soo big that is opened every night. So much food to pick from and so many options. Also lots of other things to look at from shoes to jewelry. If you are looking for something then you will find it here. So many people here also so if you not a fan of being around people then don't come but you will be missing out on one of the highlights of Udon Thani
Daniel Djakovic — Google review
Looks like this place has certainly taken its toll from the Covid.
So deserted.
Raymond Ng — Google review
Great place for dinner. Many food stalls serving tasty food at reasonable prices. Unfortunately some of the tastiest foods are available for take away only. They have a bigger selection of clothing than UD Town night market. It's a good place to spend a few hours in the evening - shopping, eating, drinking, and people watching. Muxh more a local feel than UD Town. I only knock it down to 4 stars because the toilets aren't as modern as those at UD Town.
John K — Google review
Great variety of foods to choose from at good prices, in the evening, beautiful area to dine and few drinks with the local community under the night sky
Paul Jukes — Google review
the food night (and afternoon) market is a very busy place, Night market with broad variety of awesome food at incredible cheap prices (as others said before). Don't leave Udon without visiting this place!
(Last in Sept 2022)
Hannes Schüle — Google review
A large variety of "shops" selling Thai food, snacks, fruit etc. 90% of the shops are food oriented, plus some selling clothing, imported plastic stuff from China. There are eating places, some with live music. The food is, of course, very authentic Thai. Prices are very inexpensive...a basic dish with rice is less than 2 dollars . grilled whole fish with trimmings around 5 dollars.
Peter Burns — Google review
Lovely place to enjoy your evening with nice food, drinks and live music.
Rick Ritterbeeks — Google review
Best food in Thailand and very reasonable prices. We ate here every day 😍
Ray Jansen — Google review
Great option if your looking for an open air market with plenty of choices of food and drink. Entertainment most nights, just background music. Children welcome. Plenty of parking. Highly recommended.
Adam C — Google review
Great local food and value for money. Popular with the locals too
Has alot of stores if you want go shopping. And also have alot of food.
Fixed my phone who broke, was very easy there 1 hour and done.
Have all the big banks there and alot of ATM machines to take out money.
Overall a very good place to spend a few hours.
And if you have kids top floor have games and other things for doing.
Tomas Br?nnstr?m — Google review
The mall isn't cheap, but it has good airconditioning. So it is nice to look around during the hottest parts of the day.
They have brand stores, but also a lot of different kinds of food. Including some sort of food market which would have been a lot more enjoyable if they didn't put up a full sound system just to tell you about the food they're selling on this market. It is literally so loud you cannot even hear yourself when you try to speak.to each other. I would rate it 4 or 5 stars if it wasn't so absurdly loud. As an alternative you could go to the basement where you have something more of the likes of a food court. You buy all the food you want and then eat it at one of the tables.
Pieter — Google review
2023年10月初旬の月曜に訪問。街の中心的ショッピングセンターか?映画館から専門店、飲食店、フードコート、ゲームコーナーなど揃っています。午前10時過ぎに入った時は、閑散としてましたが、午後2時過ぎにはどこも人でいっぱい。特にフードコートや4階の寛ぎ広場?では学生風の人で満員でした。
周辺の店も含め、バンコクより物価が安いので主要都市を訪問したタイ好き日本人には、是非訪問してほしいですね。
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Visited on a Monday in early October 2023. Is it the main shopping center in town? There are movie theaters, specialty stores, restaurants, food courts, game corners, and more. When I arrived after 10am, it was quiet, but by 2pm, the place was packed with people. Especially the food court and the relaxing plaza on the 4th floor? The place was packed with student-like people.
Prices are lower than in Bangkok, including the surrounding shops, so if you're a Thai-loving Japanese person visiting a major city, I highly recommend you visit here.
タッキー — Google review
It's a modern big shopping complex with multiple storey. There are major brands of retailers here, including Mark & Spencer, Tag Hauer, Victoria Secret, Starbucks, H&M....etc. Supermarkets and Food Centre is in the basement. Top floor have a cinema and children's play entertainment. Restaurants are mostly on the 4th floor. There are also major banks on the 3rd. You can spend a whole day here without stepping out.
peter liew — Google review
Large modern mall, tons of stores. Prices only slightly higher than elsewhere in Udon, high quality stores. Many food and drink places of all sorts. Great coffee at McDonald's!
William Ellison (Bill) — Google review
Like all Central's, I love them. Great selection of places to eat and different cuisines and some great market stalls to get the wife some decent clothes at reasonable prices.
David Smith — Google review
This shopping mall is big and has popular shops and food places inside. They have Uniqlo, and Mcdonald's, KFC and Sizzlers if you're looking for a break on Thai food. There's plenty of food offerings at their food park as well. There's money exchange, cafes and shoe stores too.
Bathrooms are well stocked and clean. Udon Thani is a busy city and there is a university too so there's a lot of students and families shopping here.
Belle — Google review
Lots of parking, large range of shops, restaurants and a large very popular food court.
Tops Supermarket is well laid out with lots of aisle space
Great place to escape the heat.
Bee Gee — Google review
Big shopping mall, u can dind almost everything here.
Alvin Leong — Google review
Food festival at 1st floor. There are many food shops and variety of foods and desserts. It was crowded on weekends and full parking lot
Nok Pps — Google review
I hope I have another chance to explore this central Udon, because I came here last time in less than two hour. The location is near the terminal bus. I just visited an Amazon cafe.
Mh. Lukman Ardiansyah — Google review
ウドンタニ随一(唯一?)の巨大ショッピングモール。
フードコートおよびそれ以外の飲食店が非常に豊富で使いやすいですね。
ロットゥーのバスセンター的な機能も果たしてるようです。
スーパー部門もやや高めですが、割りとしっかりした物を扱ってます。
ウドンタニに来たら一度はお世話になると思います。
(Translated by Google)
Udon Thani's best (only?) Huge shopping mall.
The food court and other restaurants are very abundant and easy to use.
It seems that it also fulfills the function of Rotto's bus center.
The supermarket section is also a little expensive, but it handles relatively solid items.
If you come to Udon Thani, I think you will be taken care of once.
kosuke kato — Google review
There’s a lounge on the 4th floor where you can relax or charge your gadgets.
jeryl guineo — Google review
One of my absolutely favorite destinations when coming back from Isaan or arriving from SouthThailand before travelling on to Nongkhai.
Always worth a visit if you like totally friendly people around you, hundreds of shops and good Restaurants.
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My absolutely Tip is RYUSHIN Sushi in Ground floor, next to the huge FoodCourt infront of my second favorite YAMAZAKI Bakery - Great Bread here, try the buns and the baguette.
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RIYUSHIN is one of the best places of Sushi to go i know, and i am kind of Sushi addicted and travelled a lot. Its like a Sushibar in Tokyo. Taste is great and always new inventions on how to arrange this little things.... Check it out you won`t regret it
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Directly infront CENTRAL you can find Taxis or minibuses to nearly any location in the Region.
♥♥♥
PhuketBungalow Info — Google review
Well maintained mall with many great upscale stores. Can find whatever you need. Has many good restaurants.
robert wood — Google review
I walked by the food court as well as the floor with restaurants. There was a wide variety of food available. The restaurants upstairs were mainly Korean and Japanese food restaurants. In the food court on the ground floor, you have to purchase a food card and use it at the stalls. There is no cash being paid directly by the customer to the stalls.
John Chrysostom — Google review
There is food fair, many local Thai cuisine, snack and dessert as well. Very tasty food but is abit expensive unless you buy more in quantity whereby more discounts
Andy Fok — Google review
Visited Central for shopping, arcade, eating. Great place, ample car parking space, clean toilets, great arcade for kids.
Barry Cox — Google review
Great range of specialty shops and a variety of restaurants and food shops to please everyone. Always clean and staff very friendly and helpful. This time we had lunch at Fuji Restaurant. Food perfectly presented and delicious. Recommend fully.
Angelo Ogg — Google review
This is Central Plaza, one of the first places we visited because we wanted to get some Thai baht. Has a food court on the ground floor with a variety of tasty, delicious, spiced foods. Yummy 😋 And a grocery store. Modern and pleasant in it's design.
Chao Pu Chao Ya Shrine in Udon Thani is a picturesque site located along the Nong Bua Lake, featuring vibrant pavilions and traditional oriental architecture. The shrine exudes a rustic charm that transports visitors to ancient times. Notable for its 99-meter-long golden dragon, the shrine comes alive during the Thung Si Mueang Festival in December.
A Taoist worship place. You seldom see Taoism in Thailand, this shows the strong influence of Chinese culture in this region.
Raymond Ng — Google review
Having read other reviews, I want to return here at night, but it was very nice if somewhat hot during the day. It's a small but beautiful shrine, and I loved the mosaic floor with its colourful stone inlays and design. The shrine is next to the lake, which has several pavilions above the water. These pavilions make for a nice shaded place to sit with a cooling breeze blowing in off the lake.
Miles Macdonald — Google review
Celebrate Chinese new year festival in Udonthani.This place is a holy shrine for Chinese and Thai poeple.There ara many interesting street food, show. Parking lot is somewhat scantly. You can park at UD TOWN and walk around 100 meters.
Verachai Chotnopparatpat — Google review
Went in the middle of the day and it was almost empty. Beautiful area next to a small lake.
Tom New — Google review
I walk by a couple of nights a week and the shrine is a beehive of activity. At the north end of the compound young people are practicing drumming and marching. At the north end they're building dragons and practicing marching with them. Sometimes everything is lit up.
Merrill Hartman — Google review
A beautiful shrine. We were there when the shrine members were doing there ritual for paying respect to pu (grandfather) and ya (grandmother). So we were lucky and we just tagged along. There were six spots to pay respect. The prayers were all in Chinese.
There was also a nice เก๋งจีน in the pond. I loved it because it was nice and breezy to sit in there. Very relaxing.
Suporn Pongnumkul (Kwang) — Google review
Better come in the morning for the light and shadows
Philippe Meunier — Google review
Glittering prayer hall and colourful decorations on the walls make this a beautiful place to visit. With the background of the lake it adds to the tranquility of the area, despite it bring very popular with visitors and devotees. Take time to appreciate the amazing pictures on the stone floors.
Adding on: we were in Udon on 1 December and were so fortunate to see the The Tung Sri Muang Festival starting from this temple. Noisy, beautiful, fascinating !
Vincent Oliver — Google review
Stunning temple
This like so many other temples in Thailand are immaculately presented.
This is a famous Chinese temple because of the strong cultural influences of the Chinese in this part of Thailand.
It's right next door to the Thai - Chinese cultural centre near UD Town. It's just on the other side of the railway tracks.
Or around a 15 min walk from Central Plaza area.
Some of the artwork is beautifully presented and in excellent condition.
Frank T — Google review
Beautiful temple close to us town behind the train station
The Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre in Udon Thani is a contemporary cultural attraction featuring a museum, Chinese garden, and shrine adorned with a magnificent golden dragon. Visitors can learn about the rich heritage of Chinese culture in Thailand and Esaan through exhibits presented in Thai, English, and Chinese. The site is meticulously maintained and offers a serene environment perfect for relaxation. Guests can also enjoy sampling an excellent variety of teas before buying them.
The Thai-Chinese Cultural Center is a peaceful retreat just steps from the shores of Nong Bua Park Lake in Udon Thani. Step inside to experience some classic architecture & gardens.
Dave B — Google review
Very informative and large walking area. Nice place to come and enjoy the afternoon. Like the walking path around the pond. There are many other attractions next to this place.
Luis from Texas — Google review
Beautiful and tranquil, perfect for taking a break and relaxing. There is a great tea selection here with the option to taste before purchasing.
Fiona C — Google review
Really worth a visit when in Udon. Very cultural and peaceful.
Would highly recommend this place
Danny Stallman — Google review
Beautiful culture and holy place , you can learn a little bit basic Chinese culture here
Jack Chen — Google review
I love the fountains and ponds here; it gives this place a sense of peace and relaxation. As soon as I approached the first pond, all the colourful fish came swimming towards me, I guess expecting food. Apart from the beautiful surroundings, it is also a culturally significant place. The museum describes the impact of Chinese entrepreneurial migrants on Udon in the late 1800s, bringing trade, mechanisation, and processing to the agrarian economy. The basement of the museum is dedicated to the life and achievements of Confucius.
Whilst this place is free to visit, I think it is only fair (if you enjoy the experience) to give a small donation. Tip boxes are available to do so. There are also several shops by the pond selling various items, garments,ornaments, etc.
Miles Macdonald — Google review
Quiet place, well designed, friendly atmosphere. It has also a small museum where you can learn about Chinese culture in Thailand/ Esaan (descriptionin Thai, English and Chinese). Everything is well kept. I recommend.ait to everyone who is interested in Udon Thani history.
Torsten — Google review
I love the landscape garden, and the pond with colorful koi fishes!
Mary Ann Uy — Google review
The Thai-Chinese Cultural Center in Udon Thani is a small replica of Chinese garden. However, the Chinese garden is well decorated with exquisit Chinese garden settings with large school of beautiful carp.
Ekaphong Lau — Google review
The Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre is rather small but very tranquil. There are some stores, a tea experience shop, a food store.
Once you enter, you are greeted with a walkway over the water with big koi coming toward you for food. After visiting the centre, you can walk over to the Chao Pu Chao Ya temple, which overlooks a small lake.
peter liew — Google review
Less beautiful and interesting than it could and should be, but still worth coming to visit. It would be better if it were better looked after and if there were more attractions. Free entrance.
Giuseppe Guermandi — Google review
Awesome. Only voluntary contribution. A walk around the lake and you come across this beautiful place.
Michael Gartside — Google review
Locate beside Nong bua public park and Grand Father grand Mother shrine ( 本頭公女馬神社)and Future high speed train station. The place you must go in Udonthani. Thera are history of Chinese Thai and also stone inscription of Confucius way teaching.
Verachai Chotnopparatpat — Google review
The beautiful grounds, ponds, artwork and accompanying stories make this a must do ! We were fortunate to be there at days end / dusk and watch the transition to a full moon. Chinese temple ⛩ time, wishes, incense burning, quiet personal time are all valuable and reenergizing. We spent a couple of hours here and felt fulfilled.There are also eats, shops, food for the numerous Koi and a lakeside setting which makes for a full experience of the senses !
Greg Alexander — Google review
They pack a lot of content, into a compact space here, with several museums (Confucius, Moral and History of Udon Thani) rolled into one at the Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre. Immaculate gardens, fish ponds and fountains (see my YouTube), complete the beautiful picture here. Centrally located adjacent to Nong Bua Public Park and a short walk to UD Town, with ample car parking, so the location is super convenient too
The National Museum of Ban Chiang showcases the history of the region through displays of ancient artifacts like tools, pottery, and jewelry alongside dioramas. The exhibition is informative and well-organized, with written materials in both Thai and English and audio presentations in several languages. The staff are particularly noteworthy for their exceptional service, such as when a guard found a lost 20 baht bill and took it upon himself to track down its owner.
Highly rated museum with internationally validated information that was fun to walk around. The staff was helpful and eager to share insights. There is an audio tour and a video to provide additional background and context. The pottery and burial sites of the prehistoric people who lived here thousands of years ago are extremely significant archeological and anthropological findings on a global scale. To understand the impact of these findings in Southeast Asia, and Thailand in particular, is fascinating and wonderful. The ticket cost was 150B for foreigners and 30B for Thais. It's a UNESCO site.
Deborah Long — Google review
The exhibition was educational and we'll put together. What I really want to add is a story about the staff. They were all great but the gentleman who is pictured with my review was exceptional. While I was at the ticket booth at the entrance I accidentally dropped a 20 baht bill. Unnoticed I went into the museum. This guard found the money and tracked me down to return it. I am overwhelmed by his kind action and it is my hope that he is rewarded for his integrity and honesty. People like him make this world a better place.
Michael Frazier — Google review
The museum contains the collection and history of the archeological UNESCO heritage site of Ban Chiang. This area could be problaby traced back to the neolithic age (around 10,000 years ago). The common settlement is around the bronze age (3000-300 BC).
sumpun Thammacharoen — Google review
Spent a good 2.5 hours here. Helpful staff. Worth every penny! Pictures are allowed but no videos. There is also a nice lake adjacent to the museum. The walkable excavation site nearby is also worth visiting. There is a very old peepal tree in the complex. The town has its own charm but I advise not going much in the interiors since wandering dogs attack and there is no proper sidewalk.
Setting Sun — Google review
nice place. the story behind all that took place is pretty cool. lots of different people working together.
it got a little warm on the second floor but they have probably fixed that problem by now.
CJ Walker — Google review
Well maintained and well presented; all written information is in Thai and English with audio presentations in multiple languages. Highly recommended, simply a pleasant place to be.
Steve Whatnall — Google review
Very clean place where they take you back in history and show you the many things that were found during excavations in the city.
The finds have put the city on the World Heritage list.
All information is displayed in Thai and in English.
Audio to guide you through the museum is available in 6 different languages.
The place is also accessible for wheel chairs.
Theo van Raaij — Google review
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has beautiful pottery, it is air-conditioned & has nice toilets.
Elizabeth Mo Moceri — Google review
Very useful and knowledge for studies about Ban Chiang historic
3000years ago till 1800 years
Lee Srisuriyo — Google review
I visited during the 3 day festival, stunning parades and fantastic concerts and food all around this beautiful little Thai town, it's a world heritage centre and well worth a visit
ieatbats andcorona — Google review
Pretty well-organized museum. Worth a visit!!! 150 baht fee entrance for foreigners and 30 baht fee for Thais.
Punyawee Intaraksa — Google review
Well preserved and documented in both Thai and English with plenty of ancient and historic objects to see and study.
Mostly built and displayed in airconed buildings so very easy to spend time there with comfort.
There're also local shops at opposite side and nearby selling similar artifacts and local goods.
Oak Khaoropt — Google review
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หมู่ที่ 13, ถนน สุทธิพงษ์, Ban Chiang, Nong Han District, Udon Thani 41320, Thailand
(Translated by Google) The base area is very vast outdoors in the park. It is decorated very beautifully, honoring His Majesty King Naresuan the Great.
Somdej Phra Naresuan Shrine is located at Naresuan Stadium in front of Mueang Nong Bua Lamphu District Office. built to commemorate When King Naresuan the Great His Highness brought an army to Nong Bua Lamphu Subdistrict in 1574 B.E. to help the King of Hongsawadee. at Krungsri Sattana Khon Hut (Vientiane City)
From the evidence of the royal handwriting of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanupap to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Krom Phraya Risaranuwattiwong dated December 12, 1935, which Somdej Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanupap He recounted in one episode that “...About Nong Bua Lamphu Subdistrict, when my mom went up to inspect the government of Udon Thani asked where because it is important to have a name in the chronicles when King Mahathammarachathirat Raise an army to help King Hongsawadee Hit Krungsri Sattanakanhut took King Naresuan his son with him When arriving at Nong Bua Lamphu King Naresuan went ill with smallpox King Hongsawadee therefore allowed the Thai army to return…” and Somdej Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanupap He described the details in the thesis. About the history of King Naresuan the Great said that "... until the year of the Dog in 2117 B.E., news arrived in Hongsawadee that King Chai Chet of Lan Xang Went to hit the city of Yuan so it was dangerous to disappear and the city of Lan Xang was born to compete for the throne. Hongsawadee saw this and sent the royal army to attack Vientiane. At that time, he ordered the Thais to join the army as well. Somdej Phra Maha Thammaracha and King Naresuan both went on their own. At that time, King Naresuan was 19 years old. But when he reached Nong Bua Dan of Vientiane Accidentally King Naresuan went ill with small poisoning, King Hongsawadee was aware of it and allowed it. The Thai army came back without having to fight. King Hongsawadee acquired Vientiane and appointed the former Viceroy. which has been taken to the city of Hongsawadee since Phra Maha Uparacha hit the city for the first time occupying the territory of Lan Xang as a royal country Go up to Hongsawadee later..."
(Original)
พื้นที่ฐานกว้างใหญ่มากอยู่กลางแจ้งในสวนสาธารณะ ตกแต่งได้สวยงามมาก สมพระเกียรติ ขององค์สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช
ศาลสมเด็จพระนเรศวร ตั้งอยู่ที่ สนามนเรศวร หน้าที่ว่าการอำเภอเมืองหนองบัวลำภู สร้างขึ้นเพื่อเป็นอนุสรณ์ เมื่อครั้งสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช เสด็จยกกองทัพมาที่ตำบลหนองบัวลำภู เมื่อ พ.ศ. 2117 เพื่อไปช่วยพระเจ้ากรุงหงสาวดี ที่กรุงศรีสัตตนาคนหุต (เมืองเวียงจันทน์)
จาก หลักฐานลายพระหัตถ์ของสมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ กรมพระยาดำรงราชานุภาพ ทูลสมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ กรมพระยานริศรานุวัตติวงศ์ ลงวันที่ 12 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2478 ซึ่งสมเด็จฯ กรมพระยาดำรงราชานุภาพ ได้ทรงเล่าตอนหนึ่งว่า “...เรื่อง ตำบลหนองบัวลำภูนั้นเมื่อหม่อมฉันขึ้นไปตรวจราชการมณฑลอุดร ได้สืบถามว่าอยู่ที่ไหน เพราะเห็นเป็นที่สำคัญมีชื่อในพงศาวดารเมื่อครั้งสมเด็จพระมหาธรรมราชาธิราช ยกกองทัพขึ้นไปช่วยพระเจ้าหงสาวดี ตีกรุงศรีสัตนาคณหุต ได้พาพระนเรศวรราชบุตรไปด้วย เมื่อไปถึงหนองบัวลำภู พระนเรศวรไปประชวรออกทรพิษ พระเจ้าหงสาวดีจึงอนุญาตให้กองทัพไทยยกกลับมา...” และสมเด็จฯ กรมพระยาดำรงราชานุภาพ ได้ทรงเล่ารายละเอียดในพระนิพนธ์ เรื่องประวัติสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราชไว้ว่า “... ถึงปีจอ พ.ศ. 2117 ได้ข่าวไปถึงเมืองหงสาวดี ว่า พระเจ้าไชยเชษฐาเมืองล้านช้าง ไปตีเมืองญวนเลยเป็นอันตรายหายสูญไปและที่เมืองล้านช้างเกิดชิงราชสมบัติกัน พระเจ้าหงสาวดีเห็นได้ทีก็ยกกองทัพหลวงไปตีเมืองเวียงจันทน์ ครั้งนั้นตรัสสั่งมาให้ไทยยกกองทัพไปสมทบด้วย สมเด็จพระมหาธรรมราชาฯ กับสมเด็จพระนเรศวรเสด็จไปเองทั้ง 2 พระองค์ เวลานั้นสมเด็จพระนเรศวรพระชันษาได้ 19 ปี เห็นจะได้เป็นตำแหน่ง เช่น เสนาธิการในกองทัพ แต่เมื่อยกไปถึงหนองบัวด่านของเมืองเวียงจันทน์ เผอิญสมเด็จพระนเรศวรไปประชวรออกทรพิษพระเจ้าหงสาวดีทรงทราบก็ตรัสอนุญาตให้ กองทัพไทยกลับมามิต้องรบพุ่ง พระเจ้าหงสาวดีได้เมืองเวียงจันทน์แล้วก็ตั้งให้อุปราชเดิม ซึ่งได้ตัวไปไว้เมืองหงสาวดีตั้งแต่พระมหาอุปราชาตีเมืองครั้งแรกนั้น ครองอาณาเขตล้านช้างเป็นประเทศราช ขึ้นต่อกรุงหงสาวดีต่อมา ...”
??????? ?????? — Google review
The monument is a tribute to King Naresuan the Great, a famous Thai king who fought against the Burmese and won several battles. It was built in 1992 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of King Naresuan's death. The monument is a popular tourist destination and is a source of pride for the people of Nong Bua Lamphu.
The pond in front of the monument is a beautiful spot for a picnic or a stroll. The water is clear and clean, and the surrounding area is well-maintained. The restrooms are clean and well-maintained as well. They are a convenient amenity for visitors to the monument.
Syncronization — Google review
Very good
STATION HUT — Google review
(Translated by Google) The shrine is full of chicken statues. I wonder if people came up and got it.
(Original)
ศาลมีรูปปั้นไก่เต็มเลย สงสัยคนมาบนแล้วได้กัน
BombBaYhe — Google review
Not worth the detour
Philippe Meunier — Google review
(Translated by Google) He is the 21st king of Thailand's Ayutthaya dynasty and is also known as the "Black King."
There are seven kings in Thailand's history who are known as the "Great Kings" because of their remarkable achievements. Among them, Naresuan is known as one of the "Three Great Kings of Thailand" as a hero who saved the country. A commemorative statue of a famous person whose portrait was used on the back.
The chicken statue stands out more than the statue of Naresuan the Great. . .
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タイのアユタヤ王朝の21代目の王で、「黒の王」とも呼ばれる大王。
タイの歴史においてその業績が目覚ましいために「大王」と称される王は7人いるが、中でもナレスアンは救国の英雄として「タイ三大王」の1人と称されており、旧50バーツ紙幣の裏面に肖像が使用されていた有名な人物の記念像。
ナレスアン大王の像より、鶏の像が目立っている。。。
Kei — Google review
(Translated by Google) The atmosphere is good, suitable for exercising in the morning and evening.
(Original)
บรรยายกาศดีเหมาะกับการไปออกกำลังการตอนเช้าเเละเย็น
Jureerat Somdee — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very original temple with statues of mostly roosters but also elephants, horses and some soldiers. The temple itself is made of wood painted gold. At the main entrance of the center you can see offerings of incense that give a very relaxing aroma to the environment. Near the temple there is a monastery and around 6:30 p.m. you can hear them praying. This temple is on the shore of Nong Bua Lamphu lake. If you pass through the city you must visit it without a doubt. In this same lake, on its opposite shore is the monastery that I mentioned before where the monks sing, street stalls selling fruits, vegetables and prepared foods and an Amazon cafeteria and not far away the night market and another day market, so If you decide to visit the area, you can spend the morning entertaining.
(Original)
Templo muy original con estatuas de gallos la mayoría pero también de elefantes, caballos y de algunos soldados. El templo en sí es de madera pintado de dorado. En la entrada principal del centomro se ven ofrendas de incienso que le dan un aroma muy relajante al entorno. Cerca del templo hay un monasterio y e aso de las 18:30h se les escucha rezando. Este templo está a la orilla del lago de Nong Bua Lamphu. Si pasas por la ciudad debes de visitarlo sin duda. En este mismo lago, a su orilla opuesta está el.monasterio que he comentado antes en donde los monjes cantan, puestos callejeros de frutas, verduras y comidas preparadas y una cafetería Amazon y no muy lejos el mercado nocturno y otro mercado diurno, así que si te decides a visitar la zona, puedes pasar la mañana entretenido.
Francisco Sampedro Martínez — Google review
(Translated by Google) In the evening the atmosphere is very good.
(Original)
ตอนเย็นๆบรรยากาศดีมาก
รัก คนอ่าน — Google review
(Translated by Google) King Naresuan Shrine, Nong Bua Lamphu
It is highly respected by the Nong Bua people. There was a constant flow of people coming to pay respects and ask for blessings. Come and pray for something and then return to engage in meritorious activities. All obstacles will be overcome.
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ศาลสมเด็จพระนเรศวร หนองบัวลำภู
เป็นที่เคารพนับถือของคนหนองบัวเป็นอย่างมาก มีประชาชนมากราบไหว้ขอพรไม่ขาดสาย มาอธิฐานสิ่งใดแล้วกลับไปประกอบกิจอันเป็นกุศล อุปสรรคต่าง ๆ ก็ผ่านพ้น
I was surprised, particularly for a Sunday, to be the only visitor there apart from one Thai family who had come to "make merit"
Lovely location on the top of the hill with nice views. The huge Buddha statue sits majestically atop the Temple. Do go inside to see the beautiful murals painted onto the ceiling depicting Buddhist scenes.
You can drive up the steep road to the top where there is parking and a Bhodi Tree.
Miles Macdonald — Google review
Clean, pretty, and easy to find.
dave williams — Google review
Magical impressive temple
This was the last place I visited after touring all day in the area.
It's a very relaxing and peaceful temple with a very impressive Buddha at the top.
It's massive as are the stairs long to reach it.
The views at the top are beautiful and looking around it's just so serene. It was a hot day but the breeze that blew thru was so enjoyable.
Well worth a visit.
Frank T — Google review
Nicht viele Besucher
Sehr schoene Aussicht
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Not many visitors
Very beautiful view
Hartmut Panthel — Google review
Nicely located Buddha statue with nice views over surrounding area
About 40 minutes drive from Udon Thani
Robert S — Google review
Went there today and NOT closed at all. Wrong information here. Very good and holy place to visit. View is also beautiful and close to Phu Foilom.
Kari Leppalahti — Google review
Not complete and still needs work done dangerous, for young children a massive drop with no security rails.
Charles law — Google review
Nice temple in the forest, great view around
Monika Karlińska — Google review
Beautiful Temple with very good views.
Good parking,light snacks and drinks available.
Red Lotus Lake is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to relax while viewing the beautiful pink water lilies that bloom from around October to February. This attraction, which is becoming more and more popular across Isan, offers visitors the opportunity to hire a friendly boat ride (costing between 300B-500B for up to 10 people) out into the middle of the lake where they can get an up-close view of the stunning flowers.
1. Relaxing attraction
2. Friendly boat ride
3. Weekday early morning: less people and the best blooming timely. (Lotus don’t like too much Sun)
4. Super beautiful louts lake
Czeretlek ?*? Minyemunya Baer — Google review
This is my second time visiting Talay Bua Daeng, anytime it’s a different experience. Even though the flowers weren’t in full bloom yet during my most recent late November visit, The lake was beautiful and rich with amazing birds. The sunrise was spectacular I could’ve been out on the lake all day just watching as it changed with the hour.
Ron Lussier — Google review
Wow... The lake is nearly 1 hour drive south east of Udon Thani and definitely worth the visit. A 1.5hr cruise on the lake for 2 people was THB500 and definitely good value. You must get there before 8:00am as the lotus' start to close arounf 9ish in the heat. These photos were taken in early June but our boat driver said the best time to visit is around New Year then you get 3x the number of lotus flowering.
Dave Coppin — Google review
Lake Kumphawapi is definitely one of the beautiful places I have visited in Thailand! I have never seen anything like it before. I have seen lotuses and water lilies in ponds and in clusters in lakes but in here, the entire lake is covered with it and the lake is massive.
When we arrived, we thought there were no lotus and its off season because theres no bloom at the docks, only the tiny green floating baby lotus plant. We rented a small boat since there's only 2 of us and our boatman took us to the lake itself with endless of pink, red and a few white lotus flowers in full bloom. There's a lot of different kinds of birds, most of them we have seen for the first time. Our boatman took us to some spots with really beautiful views for photos and turned the engine off. It was so serene hearing only the birds tweeting and surrounded by beautiful flowers and occasional cool breeze.
We cant get over this place even after we left, we spoke of it at the cafes and revisited our pictures and videos! A must see in Udon Thani!
Belle — Google review
Wonderful experience. We had a very patient driver who stopped many times and allowed us to see everything without rush. Beautiful lotus and also so many birds -amazing! Loved the experience. Rented larger boat to be able to sit to each other. Rather cold at sunrise we had jumpers on but socks and / or a fleece blanket would have been nice 👍🏻 wrap up 😀 highly recommended tour. Small boat for 2 is 300 THB larger boat for up to 6 people is 500 THB.
Julia B — Google review
Don't come in the afternoon or when it get very hot.
The lotus blossom will close up as the day get hotter. Come in the morning to see these beautiful lotus blossom.
DA Pao — Google review
Amazing experience, beautiful and calm. Important that the flowers open between 7 am and 11 am, to go after you will see only the lake and nothing else. Flowers only from december till february.
Zita Sujtó — Google review
Amazing view of red lotus lake. definitely should go in the morning or you will be scorched. The boat costs 500 baht for 4 people. Not too expensive for me.
Iori Nozaki — Google review
Absolutely gorgeous. We went mid December so the flowers stayed open longer. Plan to go early morning, even in winter. The flowers begin to close as they warm in the sun.
The boat driver was kind and patient. Lasted about an hour. Boat could comfortably fit a party of 7.
Maris Cockrell — Google review
I went here today early around 6.50 am. If you can go for the sunrise it would be awesome I think we just missed it. We took the boat for 2 people 150 per person. The driver helped with some nice photos. This is one of those places in the world that photos don't do justice. It's absolutely beautiful and a must do if in Udon Thani or nearby. November to February is the season to go.
Paul B — Google review
Visit here around 10 am in the middle of Feb
Cool in the morning but a bit hot under the sunlight
500 baht per boat (loading for 6 people)
There're lotus for you to snap but would be more in Dec - Jan
Lots of bird to watch and many spot to take photos
Poppii Cactus — Google review
One of most beautiful places you can visit if you are a nature lover like me. Millions of Lotus flowers around you, birds following the boat, a temple in the middle of the lake... Go early and only in the flower season December to end of February.
George Garcia — Google review
What a Wonderful experience. Just make sure you be there at least at 8.30 AM before most of the buses arrive. Lotus flower time is from November Till end of February.
Julia Scheuerer — Google review
You can go at sunrise but the lotus flowers are not full open in bloom. I were there at 930 at a weekday very quiet and so beautiful! 11000 acres of lotus flowers in bloom. I took a private big boat 500bth and the boat men made a lot of nice pictures for me :)
sonja — Google review
It is a 40 mins drive from Udon Thani Town. A boat for 6 persons is 500 Baht for 90 mins. The lily is in the middle of the lake and takes about 10 mins to reach.
The boat will stop for you to take pictures and admire the beautiful water lily. It is so tranquil with only the chipping of the water birds.
Do come early in the morning to enjoy the full bloom of the water lily.
peter liew — Google review
ทะเลบัวแดง is the absolute BEST thing you can do in Thailand if you’re here during December-February. The lotuses do start to close up midday, so it’s been to be here around 6am so you can watch the sun come up and watch the lilies open. Absolutely other-worldly stunning!
Mak Harris — Google review
Beautiful place to visit, we went out on the lake early December which was early in the season but already there were lots and lots of flowers. We stayed near the lake at Bua Daeng Homestay Resort which also has lotus in the ponds which are lit up at night with floodlights so we already saw them the night before. We plan to go out on the lake again in January when the flowers will be at their peak.
Phu Foi Lom National Park is an expansive ecotourism destination designed to preserve rare flora and fauna. Visitors can wander through vibrant gardens, explore various trails, and admire picturesque landscapes. The park also features dinosaur statues and offers picnic areas. While the visitor center may be closed, the park provides a free and accessible retreat from urban life. Located near Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, it offers easy access for a day trip or weekend getaway.
I couldn't believe this place was free to visit, the only negative was the visitor centre was closed and no information or leaflets available to provide a plan of the area.
The signposted viewpoint is actually not the best viewpoint; carry on up the road from the main site to find the best views.
There is a Caffè and Toilets in the Park. I think many Thai people come for the beautiful flowers and to have their photos taken with the flowers.
It looks like you can camp for free on the site, could see an office where you would pay.
Miles Macdonald — Google review
I love this park. Up in the mountains the weather is so fresh, love the vibe and the multiple open spaces. You can even go and camp with family, friends, etc. Great place to take the kids and your pets!
Ferxo Galvis Curcó — Google review
Beautiful gardens
This is one of the many places you can incorporate into a day trip around the Udon Thani area.
Probably an hours drive from town and is about 600m above sea level.
The garden areas are not massive but there's enough there to be worth a visit.
The arrangements are very nice and colourful. The place is kept tidy and clean.
Maybe a morning visit would better as in the afternoon it's quite hot and not as enjoyable.
Frank T — Google review
One of my favourite places not too far away from civilization - easy to reach from Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. Free entrance which these days is a rare find. A convenient drive up to the National park station and good paths up the mountain not too difficult even for the elderly, yet still natural. The temperature up on the mountain tends to be much cooler than down in the plains even though it isn't really that high at just some 600+ meters.
Rene Pitayataratorn — Google review
They made it to preserve autochthonous species and have a walk where you can see real size dinosaurs in the otside
Beautiful waterfall worth to see.
Nice place for relax or a picnic perhaps.
Robert S — Google review
Great place for a short or day visit. Make sure to go when the season allows for water to be present. Food and snacks are sold at entrance. Many people brought their own food and ate along river. Can swim in the water up and down river. 40 baht entry fee per car. Waterfall is 200 meters from car park. My 65 year old mother made the walk but i had to help her as some points are steep. Public toilet 5 baht.
Steve Cooper — Google review
The waterfall was relatively easy to get to and signage was good. We didn't see much water even though it was the rainy season, and there was trash around the water path. Still, it's a placental area and not too bad.
Matthew Watkins — Google review
Not so well organized nor as beautiful as though so much promoted in many car-rental & map brochures. Could be better when there's much more water for the waterfall.
Oak Khaoropt — Google review
A refreshing series of cascades along a seasonal stream. Popular during rainy season. Overcrowded on weekends. Sticky rice, grilled chicken, and papaya salad available.
Daniel Weber — Google review
Was a nice walk, except for all the garbage floating around. Bought food when we came back to the entrance, and got overcharged. Not recommended
Jens “Crom” Rivenes — Google review
Very good
มิน เล — Google review
Quiet atmosphere, from the car park about 10-15 min walk. Food available
Animals from all over the world feature at this large zoo with transportation & a gift shop.
Under the circumstances with COVID there wasn’t many people when we went and the live attraction shows went on but at least we got to have the day to ourselves and have fun and see the animals the kids loved it we got to ride around in a golf cart that we hired which saved us from walking
Big Boy — Google review
Lots of animals. For 50 baht you can get food to feed the giraffes, elephants and deer (and sometimes other animals, but we were there in off season). Small water park. Bouldering is also available. You can rent a crash pad from a place right outside the zoo for 250 baht/day.
Emily Berlin — Google review
So today decided to go to the Zoo for a day out with the wife. I saw the star ratings and read a few reviews and that was it...we were on our way.
The place was quite easy to find and would have been a reasonably quick trip however seemingly every major highway is under construction here in the kingdom.
The zoo entrance and parking area is quite impressive and it is easy to find your way around.
The park is huge so they have shuttle services constantly circling the park dropping people and picking up from 10 stop points that have a particular group of "like" animals in various habitats.
There are a number of petting areas for the kids and many different animals to check out. I loved the fully enclosed aviary that you can walk through with various cool birds just walking around amongst the tourists.
Hippos, big cats, alligators, birds, great apes and various monkey species are just some of the animals you can view here.
The habitats are pretty clean, spacious with efforts made to recreate a more natural environment for the animals which I appreciated.
Getting around the park is quite easy. As mentioned you can take one of the multi seat shuttles 8 rows of 4 seats per row (that are never filled to capacity) as they have a fleet of least 8 shuttles circumnavigating the park constantly. Hop on when you want get off where you want...quite convenient really.
The cost is 30 baht per person.
If you want you can also rent your own golf cart (you drive it) which can carry up to 6 persons but be careful. The road ways are winding with a number of substantial hills. I saw 4 carts stopped on the hill and abandoned when they just didn't have enough oooomph left in the batteries for the final leg. Also they are so slow that you can easily burn up your rental time just trying to get your cart to go up the hills faster than you could lightly jog especially with a full load of 6 persons. 4 max trust me on this one :)
The price for the cart is 300 baht per hour.
The park entrance fee is 150 baht for foreigners per person.
Due to covid a number of exhibits and shows were not open but all in all it was still a nice day.
4 stars due the covid closures but I would consider bumping it during full operation.
Oh and PS.
There are many shaded areas at each of the ten zones with beverages and toilets at many.
JP Canada — Google review
The first time I visited here about 5 years ago, I was pleasantly surprised at how many animals there were, and how healthy they looked. It was a really great experience. I returned a couple years ago and there were less animals, and the habitats looked less vibrant, but it was still enjoyable. I visited about three weeks ago and it will be the last visit. My daughter even said she doesn't want to come back. There are now even fewer animals, and many exhibits are closed or "under renovation" with no sign of any work being done. The bears especially did not look well and two of them seemed to have a very uncomfortable skin condition.
Michael W — Google review
Huge area with different attractions. On a high skywalk you can watch giraffes, zebras and ostriches. Kids can feed giraffes and elephants (20THB/portion). There's also a water park.
Harry Voca — Google review
parents and kids can enjoy the khon kaen zoo where animals have huge habitats and are well cared for. great place to learn and see these amazing animals.
William Mitchell — Google review
The place is about 7-8 kilometers from the highway. The entrance has local food, grilled chicken and papaya salad for you to try.
Go inside the place looks old. The entrance fee for Thai people is 100 baht for adults, 20 baht for elementary school children, there is a golf rental fee of 300 per hour, a tram ride is 30 baht for adults, 15 baht for children.
There are not as many animals as before. The place is dilapidated, lack of improvement, clean bathrooms, good service staff. Quick service inquiry
Esther Jichaya — Google review
More than triple the price for people with white skin and now the buses are not free 80 baht each for thai adults and 40 baht for Thai children the whole place is a complete rip off the animals are in small enclosures seems really unfair. For the amount of money they charge the place should look nice but it looks terrible.
All the adult rides were not working in the waterpark so why charge 350 baht for white people it's very racist for what so I can lay on my own towel with no sunbed surely charging 350 baht you can afford to buy some sunbeds , no wonder I was the only westerner here and I certainly will not be coming back khon kaen zoo and scampark
Jim G — Google review
One of the best zoos I have ever seen, and certainly much better than the Bronx Zoo or the one in Washington, DC. They really put a lot of effort into recreating each animal's natural habitat and giving them as much space as possible. I love that you can rent a golf cart and drive around at your own pace.
Adam Rogers — Google review
We heard about this place from some friends and were not disappointed. It’s easy to get to. We found Google now takes you straight to the entrance. The layout of the zoo is in animal areas linked by short roadways. So they offer options of renting your own buggy or jumping on and off the regular open sided mini bus. We opted for the minibus as it meant no “backtracking” to collect the buggy after walking through an area. The whole day was pleasantly spent and made easy to handle the heat due to the well located, reasonably priced, snack areas scattered through the park. Definitely on our re-visit list!
Nik Bailey — Google review
We rented a golf cart to tour the zoo. I don’t know if you can just walk in, but it looks like you need to take a tram to the main area.
Pretty good overall, but seems a bit old. Some areas we drove through were closed down/abandoned.
Kayne Walker — Google review
The staff is helpful, friendly and polite. The animals have big enclosures. We got there at around mid day for the visit and it was very hot so most of the animals were hiding in the shade and sleeping so I definitely recommend a early morning visit.
This is my second trip here. Beautiful temple with great views of the surrounding area. The stairs to the temple are on a graduating incline, so it's easy to climb.
Himself “เจ้าสัว” — Google review
Such a beautiful walk up to the temple! The steps are not steep but it's longer than it seems. It's a lovely walk up as the Buddha statue gets bigger and bigger in front of you. From the top, you get a good view of the never-ending stretches of land in front of the temple. Behind the temple, you can get a bird's eye view of the beautiful lake. There are benches and pavilions to sit around to enjoy the view.
Shu Ying — Google review
One of the best temples so far visited in this country.
The stairs to the temple are a long walk - however there is a road to the right that leads straight to the summit with plenty of parking for car or motorcycle.
Amazing views over the plateau of Khon Kaen.
Certainly worth a visit just to get close to Buddha.
J — Google review
An interesting Wat to visit. A good walk to see the Buddha at the top of the hill. Very good veiws over the reservoir.
steve lacey — Google review
A temple beside Ubolratana dam in Khon Kaen with the big Buddha statue at the top of the hill. At the hill, there's a good vibe with the beautiful scenery of Ubolratana dam, I recommends to come at the evening to see the sunset. You can walk along many stair steps or drive to the top hill. Driving is better 😄
Ruby Lib — Google review
Absolutely worth to see with beautiful views of surrounding area from the top of hill.
Robert S — Google review
26th Feb 2019. Great views of Dam below. Access by the 1000 plus steps or by the road up. White Buddha is feature.
David Stark — Google review
Must visit if you are in the area, be careful if you decide to drive to the top of the mountain the road is quite narrow and winding with sharp curves. I was fortunate enough not to come across any other cars on the road either going up or down.
To locate the road to the top of the mountain pass the base of the stairs drive approx. 100m then take a left turn and drive approx. 700m to the top.
Vendors selling food and cold drinks by the car park. Toilets also available at the top of the mountain.
Excellent views of Ubolratana lake and the Buddha statues.
Must revisit the location and take some photos when the sun is setting over the lake.
Photos attached are Infrared taken with Nikon D70s with 18-70mm lens,
ISO 200, f11, exp 1sec on tripod using remote timer. With infrared filters 720nm and 830nm.
Processing in Nikon Capture NX-D, Gimp 2.8 & Silver Efex Pro2.
Ban Khok Sanga, also known as King Cobra Village, is situated amidst paddy fields and renowned for its snake shows performed at Wat Si Thanma temple and various other venues. During these shows, handlers engage in a thrilling dance with cobras and other types of snakes. Besides breeding king cobras, the locals produce and market conventional herbal remedies. The village comprises a few simple al fresco eateries serving authentic snacks and rice-based meals.
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Wat Pa Kham Hua Chang
Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Amazing temple to pay a homage to. Now in expansion mode, it has become a big place and one can easily spend an hour visiting the various temples located within the arena alongwith the fish pond and birds. Feels very peaceful and calm. Can see the various cars zoom by on the highway. Overall a great experience.
Mayank Jalan — Google review
Nice to hear the cars beeping as they go by. Many elephants here.
Rusty Wilson — Google review
Interesting place. Statues of all kinds and sizes.
Merrill Hartman — Google review
The juxstapostion of icons, idols and dieties so worth viewing.
Karen Corbett — Google review
This hidden gem has many different types of Buddha and elephants definitely worth a visit highly recommended.
Beautiful beach, beautiful service umbrellas are all available. Nice shallow water very warm.
Detlef Woltmann — Google review
Schöner Platz zum Picknick und Zum Angeln und grillen. Auch gute Foodshop und Getränkeshop. Auch zum chillen am Ufer. Wie am Strand in Pattaya 1. Nur kleiner
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Nice place for picnics, fishing and grilling. Also good food shop and drinks shop. Also for chilling on the shore. Like the beach in Pattaya 1. Only smaller
Paul Hubertus — Google review
Songkran with talad and view. Recommended to chill and relax.
Ohla RdL — Google review
Gravel beach. Smells bad in the wind. Good food. Relaxing day out
Ben Mxxx — Google review
Mainly a Thai weekend beach resort. Seafood menu and local dishes. Safe swimming water. Busy at weekends and very busy during Thai holidays.
Stuart McKay — Google review
Free to sit on deck chairs, nice breeze and a pleasant place to sunbath. Looks like there are water activities but I don’t think I would go in the water as it did smell a little and there was quite a few dead fish washed up on the side. Worth a look if you have the time but I wouldn’t make it a priority
Steven — Google review
Optimal für etwas Badespass mitten auf dem Land und ideal für alle Altersklassen. Man kann mit dem Auto direkt zu schönen sonnengeschützten Sitzgelegenheiten am Wasser fahren und dort gutes Essen und Getränke zu fairen Preisen bestellen.
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Ideal for some swimming fun in the middle of the country and ideal for all ages. You can drive directly to beautiful sun-protected seating by the water and order good food and drinks at fair prices.
Soeren Klein — Google review
Nice day out cheap food very relaxing
Jim G — Google review
Riesiger Stausee mit einem Gefühl wie am Meer.
Tolle Aussicht, Bademöglichkeit und mit Essen direkt am Ufer unterm Sonnenschirm.
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Huge reservoir with a seaside feel.
Great view, swimming opportunity and eating right on the shore under the parasol.
FOCUS ST — Google review
Will man sich setzen, dann kostet es 20 Baht. Isst man, dann kostet das Sitzen nichts.
Der See, oder Staudamm ist schön. Der Platz selbst nicht.
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If you want to sit down, it costs 20 baht. If you eat, sitting doesn't cost anything.
The lake, or dam, is beautiful. Not the place itself.
Rainer Soontornvipat — Google review
Der Tempel ist allemal einen Besuch wert, nicht nur wegen seiner Größe sondern auch wegen der Grandiosen Aussicht über das gesamte Land.
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The temple is definitely worth a visit, not only because of its size but also because of the magnificent view over the entire country.
Beautiful temple complex. Absolutely worth a visit.
Luc Nanquette — Google review
A historic pagoda with nice view
Good place to visit
Wichayan Chobchai — Google review
Feeling like go back in time since this area used to be a town in 2,000 years ago, especially when the temple staff play traditional North Eastern songs.
Kanokrat Wilaikaew — Google review
Where you can visit 'Mom', an iconic figure of Khon Kaen .
Apirat Ch. (อะพิรัด) — Google review
A small temple landmark of Khonkhan. Peaceful place. Not crowded.
noon v — Google review
Beautiful temple.. great place to visit if you do have time to drive out of town.
Tan Hemsmiti — Google review
Top sacred place of Khon Kaen City
Yanyong Inmuong — Google review
Khon Kean sacred place and historical area if you visit KKC this is a must.
The pagoda kept Bhudda's relics.
The architecture of the place is north eastern style.
supree Yarnkup — Google review
Tranquil place to connect with yourself
William Norton — Google review
Don't expect for this place. No special no amazing building.
Syncronization — Google review
Divine !
the cremated bone of BUDDHA is the historical symbol of KHON KAEN.
this beautiful structure is the center of buddhist religious activities on the 15th night of the waxing moon in the 6th month.
onthegojo — Google review
Feel calm and peaceful
Kittiya Sakote — Google review
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HX72+9PX, Ban Kham, Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen 40140, Thailand
The Khon Kaen National Museum is a low-cost attraction featuring ancient sculptures, pottery and artifacts from various past civilizations. The museum provides a glimpse into the overall history of Esaan (North Eastern) cultures spanning from early historical periods to present times. History enthusiasts are sure to appreciate this brief overview of the region's rich cultural heritage. Thai visitors can gain entry for just 20 THB, whereas foreigners will pay 100 THB for admission.
Nice little Museum of local history. Fascinating model of early life.
Brian Poffley — Google review
Good collections and exhibitions are not followed by any interesting elaboration.
Roi Er museum found it way more interesting. Not much of city history. I wanted to find more about the Chinese influences clearly visible all around city, not mention even most important sites like city pillar temple.... Disappointed
Karol Szatkowski — Google review
I'm actually interested in SE Asian history and this museum has potential if it were bigger but charging 100thb to foreigners for such a small place that can be seen in 15 minutes is a joke. It's not fair charging foreigners 500% more for a place that is nothing special. It shld be 40thb tops which wld still be double the price Thais pay. Contrary to past reviews though there's actually a lot of English descriptions in the place and some decent sculptures that are 1,000 years old plus. It's just so small there's no point coming here unless you're actually interested in this stuff. Being closed Mon and Tues also doesn't make it easier to visit if you are just passing they KK. Please stop thinking you are accomplishing something by overcharging foreigners, it just lowers people's opinion of Thailand
Neel Kolhatker — Google review
This one fantastic museum and pretty much a 'must-do' if you have an extended amount time to enjoy the wonders of Khon Kaen province in Isan, Northeastern Thailand.
Plenty of art, photography, storyboards (static and interactive) and sculptures. It housed in classic European styled building on the outskirts of the city centre, with lush gardens and plenty of parking, Inside, it set across two (2) levels and has a welcoming, roomy feel. Definitely one for history buffs and culture hounds (see my YouTube), like yours truly.
Coffee Chill TV — Google review
Starting point for comprehensive learning about community, culture, superstitions , habitats of people on Upper NorthEast thailand.chronologically, it's easy to navigate with red arrow signs on floors at the beginning to the end.
Jajaval Nakhakes — Google review
The best way to Learn history is visiting the museums
Roth Keng — Google review
National museum of Khon Kean city.
A brief history from early history period until now. Overall brief details of Esaan ( North eastern) cultures. If you are historical nerd 🤓 like me shall enjoy.
Fee is cheap for Thais 20 THB. Foreigner 100 THB.
supree Yarnkup — Google review
Interesting, focusing to 3/4th strongly on pre-Thai settlements, culture, religion and economy. Such as Ban-Chiang, Dvaravati, Khmer and then the early North-Eastern Thai/Lao periode.
Hannes Schüle — Google review
Very interesting the part of Isan life and ethnic . The rest if you have been to Ban Chiang Museum you will find it repeated.
Monica Zhou — Google review
The collections of the museum is ok. But foreigners have to pay 100 baht while thai people pay only 20 baht. Some of the installations even don’t have English translation. Not worth paying it.
Alumi Lu — Google review
A nicely laid out museum with descriptions in English on most of the exhibits. A pleasant way to spent an hour and learn a little more about the local and national history. 100 Baht for foreign visitors
Jim Egan — Google review
Situated few kilometers away from the city centre, the Khon Kaen national museum provides insights on the regional history, especially of KhonKaen and the province, Issan. The museum has a virtual guide to be used, so we can get information without the help of a translator.A bunch of artifacts were available and especially were useful to know the history of Buddhism and culture in Thailand. Foreigners should buy an entrance ticket
Din A. — Google review
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CRWQ+CCX, Lang Sun Ratchakan Rd, Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand
Khon Kaen walking street is a vibrant market that offers a more relaxed and authentic Thai-style shopping experience compared to other touristy markets. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by Chinese lanterns adorning the entire market, where local sellers offer handmade items like photo frames, t-shirts, handbags, and postcards. The market features separate zones for consumer products and seasonal food, with fair prices and a diverse range of goods.
Kk walking street now having event from 1-12 Dec. Admission and parking is free. Highly recommended for evening walk, as there's many streetfood and go for photos as night there's light as well.
Ohla RdL — Google review
The famous street market of Khonkaen prefecture. All of shop are local, basic and naturally. The zoning is separate by consumers product and food products, you can find the seasonal food in this street food. The price is very fair. Good vibes. If you are the traveller, I recommended to come.
Wantana Prapaporn — Google review
Large variety of food on one side and many interesting things to look at on the other for purchase.
Max B — Google review
Fun place to buy market goods and the food stalls have an excellent variety of local foods cooked fresh. Worth a visit. Hard to find somewhere to sit and eat.
Dave Rosie — Google review
Just happened to be here for a town festival, which was pretty good and well worth a visit.
John Hubner — Google review
A lot of booths or stores in this walking street. You also can buy puppies here. For Muslim, you can find halal food store that selling yellow rice and chicken. Don't worry about car park because a lot of space around there.
Mh. Lukman Ardiansyah — Google review
Maybe the Covid scare & restrictions have made this Saturday night event dismal and not special. No place to sit and eat your food from the vendors and lacks a happy atmosphere. Maybe a live band would help.
William Hartz — Google review
fun place because lots of good and cheap food. only open every saturday night. there you can buy shoes, clothes, jewelry, feed the goats and some are selling puppies. you have to come and try it!
Ratna Palupi — Google review
Impressed with the myriad of things to see here. Shops selling food, pets, clothings, baskers, sheep feeding for kids, students performing to raise funds.
Si Min Hong — Google review
This is probably the best Saturday walking street in the Northeast of Thailand. Diversity and well organized space, many tables for eating there. And cool stuff that never seen in other markets in the Isan región!
Monica Zhou — Google review
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CRRP+48W, Na Soon Rachakarn Rd, Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand
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Hong Mun Mang Mueang Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen City Museum
Located by the Kaen Nakhon Lake, Hong Mun Mang Mueang Khon Kaen, also known as Khon Kaen City Museum, is a repository of the city's historical records and serves as a hub for research and education. The museum offers insights into the evolution of Isaan beliefs and heritage over time. Despite some maintenance issues, it features informative exhibits showcasing traditional life, religion, and local history in five distinct zones.
Two great informative museums in Khon Kaen- the national museum and the city museum “Hung Moon Mung”. This one explained the history and traditional culture of Khon Kaen . I learned more how the “Isaan” beliefs and heritage evolved through the centuries. Most of the information is in English also.
Unfortunately, ( as with many Thai municipal government projects), the professionally built museum has not been maintained- so the lighting is poor and in some areas the roof leaks. Sad to see the government neglect such a city treasure.
—Be sure to see the beautiful Chinese garden next door…amazing!
William Hartz — Google review
The ticket 90 and the information in museum is same as internet, no worth to visit, better reduce the price for more foreigner visit to learn more about Isan
Jack Chen — Google review
Small museum but good for understanding how khon Kean is developed from village to city; impressed by an exhibit showing key activities in each Thai calendar month; love Thailand more afterwards.
Terry Ng — Google review
A museum not taken much care of it, though the story of folk life is very interesting. 90 bath for foreigner is quite pricy.
Monica Zhou — Google review
It is museum about city history. Very nice organised and good place to learn the history of and surrounding area.
Zoran Bajcetic — Google review
The varied exhibits illustrate traditional life, religion, and history of people in Isan. The museum is in 5 zones in a large semicircular arrangement. Open Tuesday to Sunday 0900-1700; closed Monday and holidays. Foreign admission is 90 baht. Worth supporting.
Bill Weir — Google review
Interesting history on the start of Khon Kean .
I wasn't impressed at being asked to pay tourist price of 90 baht when Thai are 10 baht . It's a nasty Thai problem called discrimination and illegal in most places around the world.
Rod Young — Google review
For history buffs. Nice compilation of the city's history. Easy to miss.
Imposing Buddhist temple with gilded statues, mosaics & panoramic views from 9 tiered balconies.
Grand and spectacular Buddhist temple in Khon Kaen. Inside after paying respectful visit and prayer, I had fortune telling #15. Thank you.
HISASHI OGUCHI — Google review
Wat Nong Wang (วัดหนองแวง) is Khon Kaen city’s biggest, most important temple, and also its one must-see tourist attraction. It was founded in 1789, the same year the city was settled, though there are no old buildings left. It became a royal temple in 1984. About 55 monks and 225 novices live here.
It’s ordinary in most regards, except for the stunning nine-story Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, a stupa unlike any other in Thailand. Many of the links below take you to other articles explaining the art in detail.
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon
The ground floor is open 6am-5pm and floors 2-9 are open 8am-4.30pm.
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon stupa was built to celebrate both the king’s golden jubilee (celebration of 50 years on the throne) and the two hundredth birthday of Khon Kaen city. It is 50m long on the side and 80m tall and has nine floors because he was King Rama 9. Construction was started in 1990 and it was inaugurated in 1996.
The idea for the stupa came from the highly respected Luang Paw Koon Kantigo, the then abbot. The design was inspired by the Eiffel Tower and the Shwedagon Pagoda, both of which he saw while travelling. The most important of the abbot’s ideas, however, is the stupa’s curved shape, chosen to be that made by a hanging fishing net – called a catenary curve in physics.
People’s ashes are kept in the stupas at each of the four corners and the naga-topped wall around the stupa. Before construction, when this area was still rice field, a naga came to tell a high-ranking monk in a dream that there was a naga breathing hole where the stupa was going to be built. So, the stupa was built about 10m from the original intended location and these naga were incorporated into the design.
The shape of the top part of the stupa was inspired by Phra That Kham Kaen stupa (notice the redented corners) north of the city and has a golden-colored vine pattern similar to that on the very important Phra That Phanom stupa in Nakhon Phanom province.
Ground Floor
The temple’s center of activity is the stupa’s ground floor, which has a Buddha relic inside a chamber with a nine-spired roof. Next to it is a life-like resin statue of Luang Paw Koon Kantigo, the previous abbot (Unusual, because these are normally made after an abbot has died, but this one was put here many years before.), and in the back is a copy of the Chinnarat Buddha (from Phitsanulok); two copies of Phra Kaew (the Emerald Buddha), one green and one orange; and a baby Buddha. They are facing west, rather than the usual east, because the original Chinnarat Buddha also faces west.
Along the northern wall is a table with 108 alms bowls (for donating 108 coins) and another full of daily Buddhas. The number 108 was important in ancient India and so it is found in many Buddhist stories, most importantly the 108 signs of perfection to show that he was the Buddha – this is also why there are often 108 symbols on the soles of many large Buddha footprints.
Roman Mozolevskyi — Google review
(Translated by Google) Wat Nong Wat (Royal Monastery)
(Original)
วัดหนองแวง(พระอารามหลวง)
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As a non believer I can review just the multi storey building. Once you get the last floor you will see an amazing 360 degrees view. The stairs are not easy to climb because the steps are high and narrow.
Giuseppe Guermandi — Google review
Dave B — Google review
One of my favourite Temples in Thailand and definitely in the city of Khon Kaen. This Temple is a Khon Kaen land mark and tourist destination. It hosts 9 levels each with artworks, artefacts, shrines, and information much like a museum. Each level represents the ascension to enlightenment and there is a 360 degree view of the surrounding city on every level. The ground floor is the main floor where locals come to greet the monks and pray. I really like this Temple because of its beautiful architecture and surrounding grounds, the view of the city from each level, the artworks, artefacts and information scattered all around. Artworks include paintings that depict traditional every day Thai life, correct behaviour as taught by the scriptures as well as the story of the life of the The Buddha carved into the doors and window shutters. It is easy to spend a whole day here getting lost wandering around discovering new area's while viewing the surrounding city from one of the best vantage points in Khon Kaen.
Daniel Khodaverdian — Google review
Must-see. There are many art galleries showcasing traditional life.
Janewit — Google review
The main Temple of Khonkaen called Wat - Nong - Wang (in Thai). There is 9 floor with closely pyramid shape. All decoration is very Thai, which beautiful, charming and richy by the golden colour of gold. The activity is walk around the floor then step up to the top of temple. The location is beside of kaennakorn swamp that very massive impress by the top view from the top of Nongwang temple.
Wantana Prapaporn — Google review
Amazing 9 floor's Temple in Khon Kaen. Definitely worth a look.
Also, see how you go climbing the stairs inside to the top. It gets smaller and smaller as you go up. You won't know what I mean until you get to the top
Andy Duncan — Google review
This temple is a famous temple in Khon Kean. It is also a very unique temple in the way its built. There are 9 floors, all of which you may visit. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary to visit. This is the place. You can easily spend a few hours walking around the entire area.
Ty Hanson — Google review
Almost fourth time visit this place but never boring. I like the vibes around the temples. When I touch the highest floors, feel relax and fresh. I also can see whole Khon Kaen city above.
Wat Thung Setthi is a popular attraction in Khon Kaen, known for its distinctive gold and blue exterior, unlike the typical gold and red colors of other temples. The temple features beautiful white statues scattered throughout the premises. Located near Route 230, this relatively new Thai Buddhist temple translates to "Temple Millionaires Field," hinting that making merit here will bring prosperity.
A very beautiful temple that must visit! Unfortunately it is closed on Songkran 1st day.
Sneaked in and took as much pictures as possible. If given the time and opportunities there will be better pictures.
Raymond Ng — Google review
I came here on a bit of a last minute whim when Mama wanted to stop by to pray for a bit. Why not.
The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the main temple sitting in what appears as the middle of a small lake is impressive.
I really don't have much to tell with respect to the cultural meaning of the place as everything is in Thai only however luckily there are a number of Thai reviews here that give you a bit of background.
From my perspective many of the statues were very unusual depicting strange little creatures somewhere between human and NOT, seemingly guarding the shrines on the 4 corners of the main temple. My wife new little about the temple but mentioned that these are children caught between living in the real world and spirit world.
In general it is a great place for some photos and the awesome beauty of the entire grounds make for a nice place to check out.
JP Canada — Google review
This place is Beautiful and they are still building. It will soon be a must see in Thailand.
Tony Brown — Google review
The temple is stunning with great vibe. We went there on Sunday but not too cloudy which is good. Lots of place that amazingly us which telling the story doing good and bad. Recommended to come once in life time. My kids are really love here
Fiat Nam — Google review
Just like many temples in Khon Kaen, this one is a bit far off out of nowhere. It’s better if you arrange transportation for both coming and going as there may not be any grab available in the area. Awesome complex, feels almost like the Taj Mahal of khon kaen. Make sure you check out the basement space too!
Daniel — Google review
I was here many times in the day. But now i tried this place in the night (Loy Kratong festival). And it was stunning.
Jaroslav Leuko — Google review
A temple that not so many people visit but on its pond it is quiet different
Nils Reh?u?er — Google review
Amazing sculpture, beautiful Thai architecture, the place was so quiet and you can even get some delicacies for free just outside
Karim Ben Tarjem — Google review
A bit out of the way,
I would say.
But well worth the trip
It's my travel tip
Wat Thung Setthi means Temple Millionaire's Field, implying that people who make merit here are, or will become, millionaires. It is located at Ban Nong Hai near Mueang District of Khon Kaen province, and is a relatively new Thai Buddhist temple near the Route 230 ring road.
Adam Rogers — Google review
This is a very beautiful temple. Recently built; there are images on the windows inside the main temple with the black Buddha structure detailing different stories and lessons using modern day images (Disney characters) to make it more appealing and relatable to younger generations. Highly recommend 👍🏼
Kaitlyn Coleman — Google review
Beautiful temple/place , very quiet and relaxing, not so many staff around, so i recommend ask the staff before come in here, the sign is clear and directive, recommend coming here
Piggylord Yai — Google review
This is an absolutely beautiful temple that is quiet and free to enter...see the stunning pictures that many people post. Even though I have been to dozens and dozens of temples, this one is extra special... Highly recommended and worth going the distance to.
Adam Traveler — Google review
Well worth a visit if you are in Khon Kean and only a few kilometers out of the city. The inscriptions on the glass windows explain the various elements of good versus evil (n Englush & Thai)
Dave Coppin — Google review
Beautiful temple based on principles of India. Beautiful and picturesque areas and really good morals to learn. There is also a heaven and hell part that is really good. Definitely worth a visit.
Dino Water Park is an attraction that offers aquatic entertainment for people of all ages. It is a park with a dinosaur theme, and it features various activities such as a wave pool, enormous slides, and rafting experiences. Visitors can partake in thrilling adventures while enjoying the water at this park. With its unique theme and array of exciting options, Dino Water Park provides an enjoyable experience for families looking to have fun in the water.
Excellent place to come and hang with kiddos!!! The kids slide area (pictured here) is fantastic, and really feels newly updated! The wave pool is huge, and super fun, too!! Right now you can pay only ฿200 for the wave pool and the giant kids play zone pictured here for the day. Then, it’s only an extra 200 baht for three big slides, but we had so much fun at the two previously mentioned spots, we didn’t even need to do that. Yes, as others mentioned in previous reviews, there are a lot of slides closed, probably a COVID season casualty, but the stuff that’s open is great, and a really great value! We’ll be back, Dino Water Park!
Chris Barbee — Google review
I used to bring my daughter here a few times a month before Covid. Since they’ve reopened, we’ve only been back three times. The first two times, it really wasn’t very clean, but I thought maybe they were still trying to recover from being closed for so long. I took my daughter today and I don’t think we will be coming back. The water was a very dark green color, not the clear/blue like it was before. It also had a very strange smell. We didn’t stay long, maybe an hour. It’s sad to see the park is not being taken care of the way it should be. They should shut down, clean and repair the park, then reopen. I think they would attract more people if this place was repaired and cleaned up. I have spoken to quite a few people, foreign and Thai, many of them refuse to go because the water is never clean.
Devon Geddes — Google review
Highly recommend this Dino water park! I took our kids to the park and they had a blast. They have so many variety of water slides!
Hiro Yokoyama — Google review
Great day out at an affordable price, the kids didn't stop the whole time we were there
Perry Hobden — Google review
The first moment I thought this Park seems really nice. I best describe it in plus and minus points:
+ beautiful rides
+ wave pool has white sand around and a nice blue colour
+/- 600 baht (£15) is not expensive for a water park but expensive for Thailand
- staff doesn't speak English
- there are no signs explaining what equipment you need to carry up to the slide. E.g. Spaceshuttle requires to wear a helmet but no signs telling you that.
- I hurt myself on every slide due to badly designed water flow
Elia Franke — Google review
The water is not clean but the kids didn't care. Majority of slides working. Wave pool is good. Everyone was satisfied with the experience.
But some extra maintenance and cleaning is required to make it acceptable to tourist's.
Graham Young — Google review
Fun for the whole family. A lot of room. Not crowded but a lot of people.
Gaetano Culotta — Google review
Visited weekday (Thursday). Only half the rides open . Friday to Sunday Park fully open.
Great fun for the kids
Shade , food and drinks for the adults
Brent Hopkins — Google review
Checked the water park website today. It said it was open and not too busy. Travelled to Khon Kaen for the day to visit the water park and it was closed. The security guard said it was closed for the week for repairs, from looks of things it had been closed a lot longer. This information should be posted on their website so people do not waste their time. Disappointing!
Travis Humphreys — Google review
All coasters are out of function, except the ones in the kids water land and the wave pool is operating (maybe because of the season?) I'm sure the kids gonna have a blast of fun, but that would also be the only reason for going here (to drain your kids energy), not much for adult when all the coasters is closed. Food and drink options limited, but okay. You are not allowed to bring food and drinks. Current price: 200 adult (foreign and Thai) kids under 90cm get in for free. If no swimming half price.
Flemming Silleborg — Google review
Plenty of potential but mostly run down. Out of the many water slides and pools only 2 are working. But these are working ok.
Also they need to sign post directions as it's hard to find even with google maps.
Marky Mark — Google review
Completly closed ! wednesday . nobody there at all even no signs what tells , days opening🙁 100km drive for nothing.
ปิดหมดเลย!
NaamKeng Pii — Google review
As opposed to some of the other reviewers here, I fully understand why this park does not have many visitors - it is a straightforward scam! We paid full price at the entrance, to find out many of the attractions are not in operation any more. Entrance fee is already quite expensive (THB 500 for us per person) while the park has certainly seen better times. On top of that, you get this feeling they are taking any chance to rip you off after you have already entered the park. Of course a place to sit for a family is not included in the entrance fee! The so-called 'cabana', a few wooden benches with a table and roof will cost you THB 400 and another THB 200 deposit (no idea why), wood splinters in your hands and feet included. You basically have no other choice but to rent this thing anyways, I mean who wants to sit in the sun for several hours at 33 degrees! Some of the waterslides are a safety risk to me, at least I got my back injured on one of them. Food and water are unnecessarily expensive, and of course you cannot bring your own inside. They are charging THB 20 for a small bottle of water. I hope some people will read this review before going, so I can save you the money, time and help you avoid exposing your children to this unsafe place.