Places to visit near

Chon Daen

Chon Daen is a town in Phetchabun district, Thailand of about 17,567 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 20 buddhist sites, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew, Nakhon Chai Bavorn Forest Park and Namtok Kaeng Song.

16.1895° N, 100.8596° EPop. 17,567

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see3
Notable59
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Chon Daen

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:42 pm

238 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chon Daen
  2. Sab Chomphu Arboretum and Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Phetchabun Intrachai Archeological Hallmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pa Daeng Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Khao Kho Royal Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tham Pha Ta Phon Non Hunting Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Chon Daen
Today’s loopChon DaenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chon Daen?

Wat Tham Tra Phung Nimit (Buddhist site, about 8 km), วัดห้วยตูมสุทธาวาส (Buddhist site, about 8 km), วัดศิริรัตนวนาราม (Buddhist site, about 9 km), Khao Sap Hin (viewpoint, about 11 km), Khao Sap Thong Di (viewpoint, about 11 km), Khao Ruak (viewpoint, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chon Daen?

75 places on Spotwander: 18 other attractions, 20 buddhist sites, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Chon Daen?

Wat Tham Tra Phung Nimit, about 8 km by road; วัดห้วยตูมสุทธาวาส (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chon Daen?

Khao Sap Hin, about 11 km by road; Khao Sap Thong Di (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chon Daen?

Start in Chon Daen, visit Sab Chomphu Arboretum and Waterfalls, then Phetchabun Intrachai Archeological Hall, then Pa Daeng Reservoir, then Khao Kho Royal Palace, then Tham Pha Ta Phon Non Hunting Area, and drive back — about 238 km by road in all.