Khon Kaen
Bung Kaen Nakhon
A large and clean body of water covering an area of some 50 acres is a popular place fro relaxation for the town people, with a restaurant providing tasty dishes.
Phra That Kham Kaen
Located at Amphoe Nam Phong about thirty kilometers from town, is the principal sacred place of worship for the Khon Kaen people. The name of the province itself was derived from the word Kham Kaen.
Ubolrat Dam
50 kilometres from town, is the largest multi-purpose dam in the Northeast. Ubonrat Dam is 800 meters long and 32 meters high. The rock-filled structure's 410-square kilometer reservoir comprises a picturesque lake storing some 2550 million cubic meters of water. The dam setting is suitable for recreation.
Phu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park
56 kilometres from the province on Khon Kaen - Ubonrat Dam - Non Sang route, the park covers a total area of 320 square km or 201, 250 rai of Amphoe Ubonrat, Khon Kan Province and Amphoe Non Sang, Nong Bua Lam Phu. It was established as a national park on September 20, 1985. Most of the area is covered with Dipterocarps Forests.with Mixed Deciduoud Forests and Evergreen Forests in some parts. Various kinds of activities such as a jungle trip, lodging at a guesthouse, camping in the forest, and a campfire are enhanced by its landscape. In addition, the lifestyle lodging at a guesthouse, camping in the forest and a campfire are enhanced by its landscape. In addition, the lifestyle of the area's ancient community of the same period as Ban Chiang can be also be studied from paintings in a cave.
Silk Fair and Phuk Sieo Tradition
Held annually in late November or early December in front of the city hall and in Ratchadanusorn Park, the events last 7 days and 7 nights. The planned activities include Thida Mai or Miss Silk procession, exhibition on the promotion of silk products. A variety of local entertainments is also planned.