Ban Chiang Archaeological SiteSirindhorn MuseumPhra That Kham KaenRed Lotus Lake (South Shore)Red Lotus Lake KumphawapiPhra That Don Kaeo
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Ku Kaeo

Ku Kaeo is a town in Udon Thani district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit: 63 buddhist sites, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 churches. The must-see places are Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, Sirindhorn Museum and Phra That Kham Kaen.

17.1721° N, 103.1530° E

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km132
Must-see4
Notable52
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, heritage site near Ku Kaeo
Must-see

Ban Chiang Archaeological Site

Heritage site · 35 km

Sirindhorn Museum, museum near Ku Kaeo
Must-see

Sirindhorn Museum

Museum · 83 km · Kalasin

Phra That Kham Kaen, Buddhist site near Ku Kaeo
Must-see

Phra That Kham Kaen

Buddhist site · 89 km · Khon Kaen

Places near Ku Kaeo by type

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One day from Ku Kaeo

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

167 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 Ku Kaeo
  2. Ban Chiang Archaeological Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Wat Sa ManiBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  4. Red Lotus Lake Kumphawapilake · 45 min
  5. Red Lotus Lake (South Shore)lake · 45 min
  6. Ba Luang Waterfall Forest Parkwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ku Kaeo
Today’s loopKu KaeoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ku Kaeo?

Ban Chiang Archaeological Site (heritage site, about 35 km), Red Lotus Lake (South Shore) (lake, about 15 km), Red Lotus Lake Kumphawapi (lake, about 17 km), Phra That Don Kaeo (Buddhist site, about 18 km), Wat Sa Mani (Buddhist site, about 27 km), Ban Chiang National Museum (museum, about 34 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ku Kaeo?

132 places on Spotwander: 63 buddhist sites, 29 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ku Kaeo?

Wat Uthum Wari, about 10 km by road; Wat Pa Hua Nong Yang (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ku Kaeo?

Time Garden, about 10 km by road; @ Garden House (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ku Kaeo?

Start in Ku Kaeo, visit Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, then Wat Sa Mani, then Red Lotus Lake Kumphawapi, then Red Lotus Lake (South Shore), then Ba Luang Waterfall Forest Park, and drive back — about 167 km by road in all.