Places to visit near

Phen

Phen is a town in Nong Khai district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit: 81 buddhist sites, 21 churches and 5 museums. The must-see places are Wat Si Muang, That Luang and Church of Sacred Heart.

17.6961° N, 102.9069° E

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km198
Must-see12
Notable77
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Phen

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:30 pm

120 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 Phen
  2. Wat Phrathat BangphuanBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Little Kaeng Mae Khong Riverriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Wat Si Muangtemple · 45 min
  5. Mekongriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Sala Keo Koupark · 45 min
  7. Back in Phen
Today’s loopPhenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Phen?

Nong Khai Aquarium (attraction, about 27 km), Wat Phrathat Bangphuan (Buddhist site, about 31 km), วัดพระธาตุบังพวน (Buddhist site, about 31 km), Sala Keo Kou (park, about 31 km), Mekong (river spot, about 32 km), Wat Si Muang (temple, about 53 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Phen?

198 places on Spotwander: 81 buddhist sites, 43 other attractions, 21 churches, 5 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Phen?

Wat Kaset Sirinat, about 30 km by road; Wat Phrathat Bangphuan (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Phen?

St Joseph's Church, about 16 km by road; Gennesaret Church (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Phen?

Start in Phen, visit Wat Phrathat Bangphuan, then Little Kaeng Mae Khong River, then Wat Si Muang, then Mekong, then Sala Keo Kou, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.