Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Sueb San
C1
Sights
Bueng Kaen Nakhon
This 100-hectare lake is the most pleasant place in town to spend some time, and the paths
hugging its shore link quite a few interesting places. There's bike hire at the market and
down along the west shore across from Wat Klang Muang Kao; the latter has two- and
three-seaters (30B per hour per seat).
Wat Nong Wang
BUDDHIST TEMPLE
(Th Robbung; daylight hours)
Down at the south end of the lake,
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nak-
hon
( 7am-5pm)
, the stunning stupa at the heart of this important temple, is Khon Kaen's
one must-see. It features enlightening murals depicting Isan culture; various historical dis-
plays, including a collection of rare Buddha images on the 4th floor; and a 9th-floor ob-
servation deck.
Mahesak Shrine
HINDU TEMPLE
(Th Robbung)
This modern Khmer-style
prang
is dedicated to the Hindu god Indra.
It's almost spooky at night.
Wat That
(Th Robbung; dawn-dusk,
chedi
8am-6pm)
This old temple has a soaring
bòht
and
chedi
. The
latter, built in 1789, is surrounded by a cloister featuring many Buddha images and you
can go inside.
BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Rim Bueng Market
MARKET
