Khon Kaen Thailand

Welcome to Khon Kaen, Thailand, a North-eastern province offering you an authentic taste of local culture and customs, and the best of Thai hospitality! Khon Kaen, with the province and the main city bearing the same name, is the political and commercial center of North-eastern Thailand. North-eastern Thailand's largest university is in Khon Kaen City. Khon Kaen is tucked away in the heart of North-eastern Thailand.

Popular Attractions in Khon Kaen:

Lying in the middle of the vast I-san Plateau, Khon Kaen has a great many attractions, such as:

Pha Nok Khao, a quirky rock formation from which large parts of the neighboring Loei province can be seen, like Nam Pong River and the scenic Phu Kradung National Park.

Phu Kao-Phu Phan Kham National Park, where you can trek in the deciduous and evergreen forests

Ubolrat Dam, the largest multi-purpose dam in I-san which also has a reservoir-side restaurant and ample opportunities for boating.

Bung Kaen Nakorn by the lakeside, a popular recreational area in southern Khon Kaen City

Khon Kaen National Museum, containing artefacts from Ban Chiang which is thought to be the site of the world's first Bronze Age civilization

See the entire process of silk production at the Local Handicraft Center in Chonnabot Village, a center for fine mudmee silk. The center is open 9 am -6pm daily.

Participate in the beautiful local festivals of Khon Kaen, such as:

Silk Festival

Khon Kaen is North-east Thailand's major silk production center and this fstival is Khon Kaen's annual celebration of Thai silk. The entire process of silk production, including sericulture and silk weaving is promoted during this festival and the celebrations are staged in front of government houses in Khon Kaen City.

Dok Khoon Siang Khaen Flower Festival

Coinciding with Songkran, or the Traditional Thai New Year, this is a colorful festival featuring floral processions, foot-tapping I-san folk music, dance and lots of fun!

Khon Kaen boasts some of the most authentic and spicy Thai cuisine. Try out local delicacies available in foodstalls, like kai yang (barbecued domestic chicken), som tam
(spicy raw papaya salad) and many more!

So get ready to discover the beautiful North-east in Thailand's Khon Kaen!

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