| Attraction Guide : Khon Kaen |
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Phrathat Kham Kaen
Located in Wat Chetiyaphum, the Phrathat is believed to be the
origin of Khon Kaen city since ancient times. There are relics
and Buddha images inside, naming Phrathat Kham Kaen which means
the stupa of tamarind heartwood.
A celebration is held annually on the full moon day of the 6th lunar month. Phrathat
Kham Kaen is 12 kilometres from downtown Khon Kaen. Visitors can get there via
Highway 209. After crossing the Nam Phong River, turn left and keep going for
another 14 kilometres.
Ban Khok Sanga king cobras village
King Cobras Village Ban Khok Sa-nga in Tambon Sai Mun is famous for
its strange pets, king cobra, kept at every house. By 1951, a local doctor,
Ken Yongla
initiated a cobra show, which was successful to attract clients to the
village.
A snake show is different series of show such as snake dancing and
boxing between king cobra and man.
How to get there: 49 kilometres from downtown Khon Kaen. Visitors can go via
Highway 2 and make a right turn at kilometre 33 to Highway 2039. At kilometre
14, opposite Phang Thui police box, turn right onto a soil road. Then keep
going through Ban Na Ngam and make a left turn at the intersection, continue
for another 600 metres.
Chang Kra
Having grown wild over a century ago in Wat Pa Mancha Khiri, over 4,000 Chang
Kra orchid-Rhyncostylis gigantean (Lindl.) are in full bloom on the branches
of some 280 trees every year during January and February. These wild orchids
always fill the whole area with their mild fragrance. How to get there:
the temple is only a kilometre from downtown Amphoe Mancha Khiri, 57 kilometres
from downtown Khon Kaen.
Prem Tinsulanonda Military Fort and Hall of Honour
The hall of honour features the biography and achievement of statesman Gen.
Prem Tinsulanonda who devoted himself for developing Thailand in different
areas. Group visitors can contact in prior at the Prem Tinsulanonda Fort,
Tel. 0 4324 9490.
Phu Wiang National Park
This national park always reminds tourists about dinosaurs. Indeed, nobody
had formerly ever though the Isan plateau was once home of dinosaurs. Until
1976 when a uranium survey team discovered a piece of fossil, which was examined
by French specialists and declared that it was a left knee bone of a dinosaur.
After that, serious execration has never ended until now.
For group tourists requiring a guide, contact the headquarters in advance
at Tel. 0 4324 9052.
Hong Mun Mang or Khon Kaen City Museum
This museum is situated by the Kaen Nakhon Lake in the town.
Hong: means a tower for keeping treasures. Hong Mun Mang is a tower where
accumulated historical articles of Khon Kaen are preserved. It is a museum
which reflects the way of life of Khon Kaen people from the past to the present.
The museum is open daily, except Mondays, from 12 noon - 8.00 p.m. Entrance
fee is 90 baht. For more information please contact The Town Council Office
of Khon Kaen, Prachasamran Road, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, Tel.0
4327 1173, 04322 4032 during office hours. |
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