Places to visit near

Phu Wiang

Phu Wiang is a town in Khon Kaen district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit: 122 buddhist sites, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ubol Ratana Dam, Phra That Kham Kaen and Phu Kradung.

16.6526° N, 102.3756° E

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km197
Must-see6
Notable80
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Phu Wiang

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

107 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 Phu Wiang
  2. Ubol Ratana Dam Reservoirdam · 45 min
  3. Ubol Ratana Damdam · 45 min
  4. Wat Tham Pha KoengBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Si Wiang Dinosaur Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Phu Wiang
Today’s loopPhu WiangStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Phu Wiang?

Si Wiang Dinosaur Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum (museum, about 15 km), Ubol Ratana Dam (dam, about 37 km), Ubol Ratana Dam Reservoir (dam, about 18 km), Wat Tham Pha Koeng (Buddhist site, about 19 km), Phu Wiang National Park (national park, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Phu Wiang?

197 places on Spotwander: 122 buddhist sites, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 other attractions, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Phu Wiang?

Wat Sawang Non Khun, about 1 km by road; Wat Pah Kanjanabhisek (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Phu Wiang?

Kal Wela Cliff, about 20 km by road; Dinosaur's Footprints (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Phu Wiang?

Start in Phu Wiang, visit Ubol Ratana Dam Reservoir, then Ubol Ratana Dam, then Wat Tham Pha Koeng, then Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum, then Si Wiang Dinosaur Park, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.