Chula Bhorn DamPhu KradungSok Nam Sai Health GardenPhu Nokyung ReservoirWat Chaeng Sawang Nok/ Wat Phra That Luang: Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Chum Phae TownPrasat Nong Sam Muen
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Chum Phae

Chum Phae is a town in Khon Kaen district, Thailand of about 46,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit: 106 buddhist sites, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chula Bhorn Dam, Phu Kradung and Phu Kradueng National Park.

16.5443° N, 102.0992° EPop. 46,335

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km177
Must-see7
Notable79
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Chula Bhorn Dam

Dam · 60 km · Chaiyaphum

Phu Kradung, viewpoint near Chum Phae
Must-see

Phu Kradung

Viewpoint · 62 km · Loei

Phu Kradueng National Park, national park near Chum Phae
Must-see

Phu Kradueng National Park

National park · 65 km · Loei

Places near Chum Phae by type

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One day from Chum Phae

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:26 pm

127 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 Chum Phae
  2. Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Phu Wiang National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  4. Phu Nokyung Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Wat Chaeng Sawang Nok/ Wat Phra That Luang: Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Chum Phae TownBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. Prasat Nong Sam Muenmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chum Phae
Today’s loopChum PhaeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chum Phae?

Sok Nam Sai Health Garden (garden, about 1 km), Phu Nokyung Reservoir (reservoir, about 11 km), Wat Chaeng Sawang Nok/ Wat Phra That Luang: Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Chum Phae Town (Buddhist site, about 16 km), Prasat Nong Sam Muen (museum, about 24 km), Nightmarket (attraction, about 1 km), Phu Wiang National Park (national park, about 27 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chum Phae?

177 places on Spotwander: 106 buddhist sites, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 waterfalls, 16 other attractions.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Chum Phae?

Wat Boribun, about 6 km by road; Wat Khongkha Ram (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chum Phae?

Pha Phra Non (Clifftop Viewpoint), about 7 km by road; Kal Wela Cliff (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chum Phae?

Start in Chum Phae, visit Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum, then Phu Wiang National Park, then Phu Nokyung Reservoir, then Wat Chaeng Sawang Nok/ Wat Phra That Luang: Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Chum Phae Town, then Prasat Nong Sam Muen, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.