2025 Khon Kaen Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Khon Kaen is a bustling city in northeastern Thailand. Here are some highlights: Attractions - Wat Nong Wang: This nine-story temple offers panoramic views of Khon Kaen and Bueng Kaen Nakhon Lake from the top. Each floor features exquisite murals and carvings depicting the life of Buddha. - Khon Kaen National Museum: The museum showcases artifacts from the Isan region, from prehistoric times to the present day. Highlights include dinosaur fossils from Phu Wiang National Park and exquisite pottery from the Ban Chiang era. It's a great place to learn about local history and culture. - Bueng Kaen Nakhon: This beautiful lake in the city center is surrounded by parks, playgrounds, fitness equipment, and street food stalls. It's perfect for walking, exercising, and picnicking, making it an ideal family destination. - Phu Wiang National Park: About an hour's drive from Khon Kaen, this park is famous for its dinosaur fossil sites. It also features lush forests, waterfalls, and hiking trails, offering breathtaking natural scenery. - Khon Kaen Walking Street: This lively market opens every Saturday night, offering traditional handicrafts, delicious street food, live music, and cultural performances. It's a great way to experience the essence of Isan culture. Food Recommendations - Som Tam: This Thai green papaya salad is a staple of Isan cuisine. Made with shredded green papaya, chili, lime, and fish sauce, it's a tangy and spicy delight. - Larb: A meat salad made with chicken, pork, or beef, seasoned with lime leaves, mint, and chili. It's rich in flavor and usually served with sticky rice. - Gai Yang: Khon Kaen's grilled chicken is famous. Marinated in a special blend of spices, it's grilled to perfection with a crispy golden skin and juicy interior. Served with sticky rice and spicy tamarind sauce, it's a must-try. Shopping - Sala Mai Thai: This is the place to admire and purchase silk products with a distinct northeastern Thai flair. You can also learn about the silk production process. - Ton Tann Market: A bustling market offering a variety of food and snacks, fresh produce, daily necessities, and clothing. It's a great place to experience local life.

There is a new shabu restaurant to recommend 🍲🐻 Mama Bear Shabu, Khon Kaen, shabu buffet 😍 In addition to this restaurant being famous for shabu, there is also a dim sum menu. Shrimp dumplings, shrimp dumplings, grilled lava buns are all very delicious. I recommend eating them while they are hot. The buns are so juicy. 🤩 Try ordering the Premium Shubu set for 685+ (805), it's a great value. The set includes salmon, emperor shrimp, wagyu beef, oysters, lamb, and a variety of dipping sauces to choose from. Overall, it's delicious. Vegetables, drinks, ice cream, chocolate flakes topping, jelly, chocolate sauce, caramel, and the best desserts 😍 There's nama chocolate, green tea, brownies, fruit salad tofu, and jelly. I like that they make pancakes and waffles to order 😍 🥞 Starting price at Set Standards Shabu 365+ Advance Shabu 465+ Premium Shubu 685+ Time limit 2 hours 📍: Same location as MATSU SUSHI, Khon Kaen branch 🕒: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Open every day) #Shabu #Khon Kaen #ShabuKhon Kaen #ReviewKhon Kaen #MamaBearShabu #ShabuMaeBearKhonKaen

Tom Kratoey Saket, a som tam restaurant that does more than just serve som tam. I recently had the chance to go to Khon Kaen to try it. The restaurant is very spacious, decorated in a natural style, with lots of trees, a pond, and a waterfall, making the interior of the restaurant cool and shady, suitable for bringing your family. The restaurant is large, with many zones to choose from, and there are quite a few photo spots. The menu is quite diverse, with som tam, yum, main dishes, cakes, and drinks all in one place. The taste is delicious and delicious. #Get a discount without relying on luck

Khon Kaen University Art and Culture Gallery is a place that collects contemporary art and Isan culture. Located in the Khon Kaen University area, the gallery features rotating art exhibitions from both local and international artists, as well as an exhibition space for students of the Faculty of Fine Arts. It is also a learning center for art and culture for students and the general public in a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere. Highlights of the place - Rotating art exhibitions: Various forms of art such as painting, sculpture, and installation art - Creative activities: Workshops and art seminars open to the public - Peaceful atmosphere: Suitable for those who want to relax and enjoy art Location Inside Khon Kaen University, Mittraphap Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province Opening hours Open every Monday-Friday from 09:00 - 16:00 (closed on public holidays) Admission fee: No admission fee How to get there - Private car: From Khon Kaen city, take Mittraphap Road to Khon Kaen University. The gallery is located near the Faculty of Fine Arts. - Motorcycle taxi: You can call for a service from various points in the city or within the university. #tripพาบินเที่ยวจีน

We often see gardens like this in Chiang Mai. Of course, I rarely see them in the Northeast. When I saw the picture, I decided to drive from Nong Khai to take pictures. This place is very suitable for taking pictures. If I were to recommend, I would like to go in the morning. The garden opens at 09:00. The earlier the better, the light is very beautiful. Juad Cafe, Khon Kaen You can contact 0910634589 #Flower Garden

#Cultural tourism 🌈The Treasury Museum, Khon Kaen Province, is located on Si Chan Road, Khon Kaen Province, in the heart of Khon Kaen City. It also includes the economic and social development of Khon Kaen Province and the Northeastern region. You can also learn about the history, lifestyle, and livelihood of the people of the Isan region from the past to the present from the exhibition of stories about Khon Kaen City. It is an interesting cultural tourist attraction and also provides knowledge. 🍀Open every Tuesday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and public holidays) #Follow the life of a little girl #100 ways to travel #Life is addicted to reviewing trips

Hotel Review The Terminal Khon Kaen Hotel which has its own unique design inspired by the train station, giving the hotel a friendly and charming atmosphere. The highlights of this hotel are: 1. Location: The hotel is located near many shopping and tourist attractions in Khon Kaen, making it convenient for traveling to places such as Central Plaza Khon Kaen and the night market. 2. Design and atmosphere: The hotel is decorated in a charming industrial style, using materials that reflect the identity of the train station, giving a warm and modern feeling at the same time. 3. Rooms: The hotel's rooms are well-decorated and fully equipped with facilities. There are many sizes to choose from, suitable for both tourists and business people visiting Khon Kaen. 4. Services and facilities: The hotel offers a variety of services, such as a restaurant, cafe, bar, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi, as well as friendly service from the staff. #GoodAtmosphereAccommodation #TiewManDotCom

#Family accommodation Back to Khon Kaen Province again after many years. This time we chose the Glacier Hotel, located in the heart of Khon Kaen, not far from the night market and Central Khon Kaen. It is convenient to travel and not expensive. This hotel is a three-star hotel. The rooms are modern in style, focusing on clean white tones. There are 24-hour reception staff. It is considered another place worth staying in Khon Kaen. There is a swimming pool on the second floor, near the restaurant that serves breakfast. The rooms are moderately large, just right for 1-2 people. The beds are comfortable. The bathroom is large and the water flows well. For us, this place is okay and worth the price. If we go back to Khon Kaen again, this place will definitely be one of the first choices.

First time trying it, it's really as delicious as the rumors say. The soup is so delicious 😋 I like the spinach cheese balls 😍 Everything is delicious. There are a lot of meats to choose from. The staff is also good. 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ P.S. If you're going to this restaurant, you have to leave some time to make a reservation. ☺️ . . . 💰 : 219 baht (+ 7% VAT) 📍 : U-Fu Market, Khon Kaen 🅿️ : There's parking #reviewkhonkaen #reviewesan #reviewkhonkaen #reviewesan #whattoeatinkhonkaen #tellothersaboutthefood #khonkaenrestaurants #sukiteetoey #sukiteetoeykhonkaen

Khon Kaen, a major city in the northeast, is full of various tourist attractions, both natural and cultural. Or if you want to travel to a hip place, a cool cafe, this review will take everyone to update 15 tourist attractions in Khon Kaen city, guaranteed to please all ages. If you're ready, let's travel! 📌Places to visit in the review -Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon -Bueng Kaen Nakhon -Wat Thung Setthi -San Chao Pho -The Wall -Thai-Chinese Cultural Center -Phra Thamkhan Printing House 📌Cafes and restaurants -Godfather Cafe -Mali Cafe -Trinity Cafe -Rak An Cafe -Pi Cafe -Billy Boy's -Prasit Phochana #100TravelWays

Falling in love with the mountains and this place ⛰ Pha Man Fun 🏠 A stay and café with million-dollar views that you'll fall in love with. Our first trip to Khon Kaen ❤️ We chose to visit Phu Pha Man District in Khon Kaen because we heard it was incredibly beautiful. We were not disappointed. It's a small but charming town, and this time we stayed at 'Pha Man Fun,' a minimalist accommodation with mountain views everywhere you look. The photos turned out stunning. There are only three houses here, each with a relaxing bathtub, a fully stocked minibar, bubble bath, evening barbecue, afternoon tea set, and breakfast—all included in the room rate. It's a great deal, costing just a bit over a thousand baht per person. There's also a café here with fantastic photo opportunities. 🍰 Even if you're not staying, you can stop by for coffee and take beautiful photos in the café area. The café is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The restaurant area is open daily from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. If you haven't been to Khon Kaen yet, I highly recommend marking this place on your map. 📍Location: Phu Pha Man District, Khon Kaen Province

The Nine-Tier Pagoda, which has been in my favorites for a long time, I finally visited this time. No entrance fee is required, and it's great for photos during the day. The structure is magnificent and layered. You can climb to the top of the pagoda to see the surrounding scenery, which is quite nice. Note that the temple closes at 5 PM, so you can't access the top of the pagoda after that time, only view it from outside. If you get tired or hungry, there are street vendors, cafes, and restaurants nearby to choose from. After 7 PM, the temple lights up, giving it a different feel from the daytime. Location Name: Nine-Tier Pagoda (พระมหาธาตุแก่นนคร) Address: CR5M+7M4, ซอย, วัดหนองแวง, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen 40000

#100TravelTips Now open at Ton Tan Market, Khon Kaen, with over 40 menus to choose from🍨 Heng Pang Pu, Yaowarat's secret recipe for sweet ice cream Delicious syrup, just the right amount of sweetness, an original taste from Yaowarat, no need to go all the way to Yaowarat, packed with ingredients, starting at only 35 baht! If anyone goes to walk around Ton Tan Market, stop by and try it, I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Admin guarantees it! 📍Location: Ton Tan Market (food zone), Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province #HengPangPu #TonTanMarket #KhonKaen #ReviewKhonKaen #VisitKhonKaen #KhonKaenKidsShop #KhonKaenTravelAddict

Neighbour Café シック shikku house bar & cafe Hype coffee ฌาณไม้ cafe’ & natural grocery Apins Tempris Café BooBun in Khon Kaen 2499 cafe’ Chujai.kkc Columbo craft village บ้านแนบน้ำ NABNAM SPACE #คาเฟ่ขอนแก่น #ขอนแก่น #ขอนแก่นอะไรอร่อย #รีวิวขอนแก่น #รีวิวอีสาน #reviewkhonkaen #cafeขอนแก่น #tripแจกที่พักฟรี

The cafe has been open for a long time but it's very quiet. It's owned by Mr. Tree, the famous Line sticker creator. Located near Non Muang behind the university, it's not hard to find, you can pin it right away. The cafe is very cute and extremely shady. The owner is very kind, gives advice on every menu item, is very friendly, and always invites conversation while you're dining. I'm very impressed and I want the cafe to be more well-known. I want more people to come and eat, to sit and relax, it's chill. There's plenty of parking available. Come on over.

Address: Mueang Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province,Thailand 🇹🇭 The Pa Thamma Utthayan Temple is noted for being a peaceful and calm pace, making it great for meditation and prayer. when sightseeing at Pa Thamma Utthayan Temple, you will be amazed to find a lot of hidden gems throughout the temple, from Buddhas and temples. There are also various statues of different figures that could be found around, so you should really have to go around the temple to enjoy it. Open daily from time: 5:00 am to 20:00 pm #templeinkhonkaen #khonkaen #thailand

Recommended cafe and restaurant for Khon Kaen people 📍 Neighbour Cafe' is both a cafe and a restaurant. But in the evening, around 7 pm, there weren't many people. The food here is sooo delicious!! We ordered spinach pizza, spaghetti with dried chili, and salmon fried rice. Every menu is really delicious 😋 💸 The price is not expensive at all, around 100-280 baht per plate. 🏠 The shop is decorated very cutely. You can take pictures from every angle. Even though we came at night, every picture came out beautiful. 🥰 The lights, colors, and everything goes together perfectly. 🚗 You can park in front of the shop. The shop is located on Lang Muang Road, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. You can call the shop at 061-4536196 for more information. If you have a chance to come to Khon Kaen, try it. 😋 #ReviewKhonKaen #KhonKaenCafe #KhonKaenAttractions #KhonKaenRestaurant

I would like to recommend this souvenir shop at Khon Kaen Airport ... 📍: Ban Heng, a breakfast restaurant and Khon Kaen souvenir shop 🍞 The best-selling snack I recommend is the Baguette Set, a stuffed bread where you can choose the flavor... 🍞✨ And there are many more souvenirs from Ban Heng 😊 📍: Khon Kaen Airport (Open daily)

Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon is located on Klang Mueang Road. Rimbueng Kaen Nakhon, Mueang District, inside Wat Nong Waeng, old town, which is a royal monastery. there is Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon or Phrathat 9-tiered, a square base, width of 50 meters on each side. It is a very beautiful Phrathat. with architecture since the Dvaravadi period mixed with Indochina. No matter what angle you look at, you will see the 9-tiered relics of a golden color. which is the top floor of Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon. you can see the view of Khon Kaen City from a high angle. #KhonKaen #Thailand

#Songkran2024Travel 🍞🥐🥨🥯🍰From Scratch bakeshop & cafe, a very popular bakery in Khon Kaen. I personally don't know about this shop, but everyone around me told me that I have to go there. Let's go! 😂 The shop is very minimalistic. There are a lot of props. It's cute. Decorated in light brown and wood tones. When I saw the dessert bar, I was so impressed. It was so dazzling. Those with a sweet tooth must come here. From the family of cakes, croissants, bagels, cookies, brownies, muffins, breads, sandwiches, scones... There's so much. In the end, we bought some to take back to Bangkok. 🤣🤣 The drinks are also very full. There are coffees with beans that you can choose yourself. Various milk teas, matcha, cocoa, milk menus for kids, and soda menus that help cool down. You can say that if you come to Khon Kaen, you can't miss it. It's a bit of a miss. 📌 Opposite Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen 🕒 Open daily from 08:00 to 18:00 🚘 Parking available #Minimal cafe #Cafe with a cozy atmosphere #Must-visit cafe #Khon Kaen #Review Khon Kaen

#Songkran2024TravelPlaces You must come to this shop when you come to Khon Kaen. I think the shop is beautifully designed. There are many corners and styles for taking beautiful photos, including various interesting coffee menus. Starting from the front of the shop, which looks like a solid concrete wall. When you walk in along the path and open the door, it feels like you are in another place. On the right is a long coffee bar for ordering various drinks. In the middle is a glass house with black trees, which is considered a place where everyone must come to take pictures. On the other side is also a place to sit, focusing on black tones. That's not all. There is another zone that is connected to the exit. This is a glass room surrounded by many green trees. Looking at it, it looks clean. And outside the shop is a small garden area where you can sit and relax. ☕️🍹 The drink menu focuses mainly on coffee. There are many types. There are many signature menus, including tea menus or other non-coffee menus. There are also cakes. The one we ordered was very soft. Soft and melts in your mouth 📌 Refill 🕘 Open daily 9:00 - 17:30 🚘 Parking available #Cafe with a cozy atmosphere #Beautiful photo spots #Summer attractions #Cafe #Must-visit cafes #Minimal cafes #Review Khon Kaen #Review cafes #Khon Kaen

🍣🇯🇵 Masaki Khonkaen - An Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant with a beautiful setting and an authentic Japanese atmosphere. The menu offers an extensive selection of over 300 items, featuring premium ingredients, perfect for dinner or hosting guests. 🍱🍣🍙 The menu includes a wide variety of over 300 Izakaya-style Japanese dishes, including Sushi Rolls, appetizers, Sukiyaki Nabe, Sushi, Donburu, Ramen, Dessert ✨ Highlights include Premium Sashimi Set, which the chef arranges according to the season of the fish Engawa Sushi Roll The restaurant also has a wide selection of chill drinks, both Thai and international. Feel free to stop by and try. 🚩 Masaki Restaurant in Khon Kaen Province Location: Soi Langmuang 4, Langmuang Road, In Muang District. The restaurant has parking available for dozens of cars. Open: 11.00 - 24.00 hrs.

#Christmas2023 CHUJAI THE ROASTER Chujai The Roaster Open 08:30-17:30 The shop is located in Soi Mittraphap 8, opposite Central Khon Kaen. Easy to travel, lots of parking A comfortable atmosphere, you can sit and relax for a long time, lots of shade, cool air. Inside the shop, there is a paint workshop zone, suitable for children to come and learn to paint. And there is a pilates #New cafe in Khon Kaen The shop is a coffee roaster. There are roasted beans for sale. The price is not expensive. 200 grams / 190 baht (chujai blend) Price per cup 75฿ (Coffee is a good price. We ordered medium roast) Score ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Review Khon Kaen #Winter travel #Cafe in the garden #Coffee roaster

Hello Khon Kaen people, now Chu Chu has a wine bar. It's perfect for dinner, eating, chatting, or even for a special party. There are both savory and sweet dishes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The staff at the shop are also lovely. Most importantly, there's a photo booth in the shop. Anyone who's into content, come quickly! Come take photos in the photo booth to keep as memories. You can also do a cool wine glass painting activity with friends. ⏰: 11:00-23:00 📍: Near Fairy Mall, Klang Muang Road ☎️: 066-156-1556 #ReviewKhonKaen #WineKhonKaen #CafeKhonKaen #WhereToGoKhonKaen #WhatToEatKhonKaen #KhonKaenRestaurant #ReviewIsan #KhonKaenGlassPainting #KhonKaenDinnerRestaurant #KhonKaenWineRestaurant

The concept is "Eat at the restaurant, feel the warmth of home". The restaurant has only 8 tables. The price of food starts at only 60 baht. 💢In addition to steak, the restaurant also has a variety of menus. The menus are created by Khun Kant, who has more than 5 years of experience in restaurants and fine dining restaurants. There are many other menus to try, such as single dishes, steaks, and a variety of spaghetti menus at affordable prices. Experience the warm atmosphere at 47 Steak Club. #ReviewKhonKaen #ReviewKhonKaenSteakRestaurant #KhonKaenSteakRestaurant #reviewkhonkaen #khonkaen

🍃🏠Come and chill out by pedaling a duck boat at a cafe with a nice atmosphere close to nature. #Khon Kaen Rai Kuen Din, a riverside cafe with a view of the rice fields, with a long, colorful bridge. The area is spacious, with both air-conditioned zones and private pavilions by the water. There are many photo spots. In addition, there are various delicious coffees, drinks, and food to choose from. In the evening, there is live music to listen to. Whether you come with a group of friends or family, you can chill out. 🍃If you come to visit Khon Kaen and like this kind of natural feel, I recommend this place.🍃 ⏱ Open: Open 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays) 📌 Location: Ban Pho Chai, Phra Lap Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province #Rai Kuen Din Khon Kaen #Khon Kaen Cafe #Secret Cafe #cafe #What is the greatest happiness compared to relaxing

#wheretogo "Ready to explore a Halloween-themed wonderland? Look no further than the beautifully adorned 'Doubleyou Cafe Khonkaen,' situated in the city of Khon Kaen, Thailand. This café offers stunning decor both indoors and outdoors, with an especially charming exterior that's perfect for photos. But it's not just about aesthetics. On Saturdays, October 21st and October 28th, you can join some special activities, including mask-making, magical elixirs, fun games, and even a pumpkin hunt. You can register for the activities at the event itself. The cafe's address is on เยืองบ.สิงห์ ขอนแก่น จำกัด, which is located on the same side as the International School Singha, near เเลี่ยงเมืองขอนแก่น road. In summary, this place is a must-visit, especially during the Halloween season."

The Natural History Museum, Khon Kaen University, is located inside Khon Kaen University, on the banks of Bueng Si Than. It is a museum that exhibits exhibitions on the origins, evolution, and ecosystems of the Northeast. There are 10 permanent exhibition zones: Zone A, the reception and public relations hall, Zone B, the royal celebration exhibition, Zone C, the exhibition of works in response to the royal initiatives of the National Science and Technology Development Agency, Zone D, the birth of the universe exhibition, Zone E, the evolution of the Northeast, Zone F, the exhibition of all things interconnected, Zone F, the exhibition of the opening of the wonderful world of living things, Zone H, the exhibition of natural architecture, Zone I, the exhibition of the balance between humans and nature, and Zone J, the activity hall and DNA fingerprint data center. There are also rotating exhibitions from the National Science and Technology Development Agency for those interested in learning and having fun with various activities. Anyone interested in learning and studying can stop by to visit. #Khon Kaen #Visit a museum How to get there - Driving Tourist attractions - Natural History Museum, Khon Kaen University Hotel - Le Cassia Hotel Restaurants and food - Riam Ruem Bueng Shopping - Bang Lamphu Market