Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Dvaravati
săir·mah
(temple boundary marker) depicting Princess Pimpa cleaning Lord
Buddha's feet with her hair. The household and agricultural displays shed light on what
you will see out in the countryside.
BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Wat Pa Thama Uthayan
(Th Mittaphap; dawn-dusk)
This peaceful temple, 10km north of the city, has many beautiful
monuments, including a 23m-tall white walking Buddha image, spread across its vast
grounds. It has become a well-known meditation centre because, rather than teaching a
formal method, Luang Po Gluai encourages people to find their own path to inner peace.
Take
sŏrng·tăa·ou
4 (15B) from Na Muang or Prachasamoson streets; be sure to tell the
driver where you are going since not all go that far.
THE KHON KAEN ART SCENE
To the surprise of many, Thais and travellers alike, Khon Kaen has an active and growing contemporary art scene.
You can start to uncover it at the following galleries. Also, Chocolate Bar (
Click here
) has ocassional exhibitions.
Art & Culture Museum
( 10am-7pm) Khon Kaen's leading arts showcase is this two-storey gallery at Khon
Kaen University that features monthly installations of mostly professional artists.
Ton Tann Art Space & Gallery
(Hwy 2;
4-10pm) In the stilted building in Ton Tann Green Market.
10am-6pm) Hidden behind FedEx.
Khon Kaen Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts Gallery
( 9am-7pm Mon-Fri) Mostly promotes student work,
but sometimes artists from elsewhere exhibit here. Some months have no exhibits.
Courses
Centrum Health Center
MASSAGE
0 4333 2113; veenasspa@gmail.com; Soi Supatheera)
Teaches Thai massage in English and Thai.
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Tours
Several tour companies based in Khon Kaen can show you around town or take you
across Isan.
Thai Dream Tours
COOKING, MEDITATION
