Location: Sakon Nakhon
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Top 10 Things to do in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand
Sakon Nakhon (Thai: สกลนคร, pronounced [sā.kōn ná(ʔ).kʰɔ̄ːn]; sometimes written Sakhon Nakhon) is a city (thesaban nakhon) in Thailand within the Isan region, and capital city of Sakon Nakhon Province as well as Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, with a population of approximately 76,000. Sakon Nakhon covers the whole tambon of That Choeng Chum and parts of tambons Ngio Don, Huai Yang, Dong Mafai, That Na Weng and Hang Hong. Sakon Nakhon is 651 km north-east of Bangkok by road.
Restaurants in Sakon Nakhon
1. Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By venividivice - Ko Samui, Thailand
A sprawling temple complex, but the main parts are quite accessible and stunningly beautiful. I've not read anything about it's history, but tucked away inside is what appears to be a remnant of a Khmer temple...perhaps Hindu...which only men may view by crouching down in a tiny space and trying to see what lies beyond.
Apart from this, the central Thai part of the wat is just glorious. The buildings seem to be on a smaller scale than many more recent edifices, and all the better for it.
Should be top of your list in Sakon Nakhon if you are passing through or staying a night or two.
2. Wat Tham Phae Dan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Chakphim
Wat tamphaden is not like most temples it has some really unusual sculptures , beautiful view looking out over sakon Nakhon province you can see nong Han in the distance and it's really peaceful being way off the beaten track my tip would be get there early because it can get really hot
3. Phra Archan Man Phurithatto Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
This place is located in the vicinity of wat pa sutthawas. The architecture of the museum building is contemporary style with local materials , look like boat shape. inside, you will be impresssed with original daily utensils, cloths, dressings, and learning about how his daily life activities in the past was.
4. Nong Han
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Phil M - Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
My comments here mainly relate to the inner lake on the southern side. This is in the centre of the city of Sakon Nakhon and is also a peaceful haven to wind away the hours or to exercise. Walking the complete circuit of the smaller lake is around 1.3 kilometres. The trees are beautiful and sometimes they even have the water Fountain going which adds to the spectacle. Also a great place to take photos.
It is a really good idea at the smaller lake to order some food (fish, somtum salad and sticky rice) at one of the restaurants over the road. They also give you a mat and you can take the food and sit on the grass beside the lake. Great idea in the late afternoon as many people also come to walk and run around the smaller lake. Really worth a visit.
It is also worth visiting the larger outer lake on the northern side, although we found access to it difficult to find. One picture I have posted shows the view from the restaurant we ate at next to the outer lake on the northern side.
5. Nong Han Chaloem Phra Kiat Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
This place is organized by Kasesart(agriculture)university , planning to be field outdoor study for its scholars and also welcome general visitors, there are many ponds with varities of lotuses, crocodile farming, fish farming too. This place is good for visiting in the early morning oe evening because it's time for lotus blooming, very beautiful.
6. Farm Hug
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By abrownyork - Jakarta, Indonesia
A country roadside restaurant complex with added attractions. There were four of us and we stopped here for lunch whilst touring the area.
The restaurant is geared up for any kind of weather with an open air section, a rooftop diner with open sides and also a fully enclosed ground floor restaurant too. There are also two other non-associated eateries and a gift shop.
We all had, very tasty steaks but there were plenty of other western and Asian dishes on offer.
After lunch we ventured across the footbridge into the Gardens where they keep a herd of sheep that can be fed by visitors.
7. Ban Tharae Catholic Community
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Aviel B
We came for a family visit and were very impressed of the place. Everything is very minimal, yet people live happy calm life with good neighborhood and nice food :)
8. Phra That Narai Cheng Weng
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By SingaporeGirl - Singapore
Sharing premises with a modern Buddhist wat are the remains of this once Hindu temple from the 11C, Baphuon style, most likely dedicated to Siva. There are lintels on all four sides. For example, on the east side, you will see Indra seated on an elephant, on the head of a makara. Beautiful, tranquil location and a structure that would be of interest to anyone interested in Khmer architecture and Thai history.
9. Museum of Luang Pu Louis Chanthasaro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
10. Khong Ping Ngu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
On the way to Phupan National park on Phupan range, this scenic drive makes your adrenaline secrete with most crooked and winding up the mountain with natural flora and fauna alond sides of road. Passind Tad ton police station , there is big kilometer pole with signs telling distance to nearby towns and lush garden suitable for taking the pictures or selfies. It's very cool during our visit on Christmas day , there is much traffic on near dusk , many trucks passing this way,so be careful on driving.
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