Sakon Nakhon
Nong Han
A 32-sq. km lake in Sahon Nahkon is a popular place of relaxation. Its offershore isles , particularly the Don Sawan, are both beautiful and restful and can be easily reached by hired boats.
Pha That Choeng Chum
A major and sacred religious monument of Sakon Nakhon, is enshrined at Wat Phra That Choeng Chum in town. Of rectangular shape, it made of mortar and bricks with a height of 24 metres.
Phu Phan National Park
25 kilometres from the province on Sakon Nakhon-Kalasin route, the park is scattered with limestone mountains, groves and savannahs with several natural attractions such as Tat Ton Waterfall and Kham Hom Waterfall.
Wat Pa Udom Somphon
Three kilometers off from Highway No. 22 at Km. 123 is where another extremely venerated Achan used to reside. Visitors pay respect to the life-size statue of Phra Achan Fan Acharo.
Wax Castle and Boat racing Festival
Held at the end of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa), the event represents a traditional merit-making in the form of wax castle procession attribute paid to the Lord Buddha. Elaborately constructed miniature wax castles stand as the main feature of the procession. Traditional northeastern performances are also to be presented while a boat racing is to take place at Nong Han Lake.
