Places to visit near

Wiang Kao

Wiang Kao is a town in Khon Kaen district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit: 115 buddhist sites, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ubol Ratana Dam, Phu Kradung and Phu Kradueng National Park.

16.6825° N, 102.2851° E

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km193
Must-see7
Notable88
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Wiang Kao

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:57 pm

88 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 Wiang Kao
  2. Wat Tham Pha KoengBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Phu Nokyung Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. Si Chomphu Sub District Municipal Health Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  5. Chom Tawan Cliffviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Si Wiang Dinosaur Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Wiang Kao
Today’s loopWiang KaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wiang Kao?

Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum (museum, about 2 km), Wat Tham Pha Koeng (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Si Wiang Dinosaur Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Phu Wiang National Park (national park, about 9 km), Chom Tawan Cliff (viewpoint, about 15 km), Tat Fa Waterfall (waterfall, about 15 km).

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

193 places on Spotwander: 115 buddhist sites, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 other attractions, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Wiang Kao?

Wat Pa Siri Wiang, about 1 km by road; Residence of Monk Saeng Tham (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wiang Kao?

Kal Wela Cliff, about 8 km by road; Dinosaur's Footprints (12 km) is next.

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

Start in Wiang Kao, visit Wat Tham Pha Koeng, then Phu Nokyung Reservoir, then Si Chomphu Sub District Municipal Health Garden, then Chom Tawan Cliff, then Si Wiang Dinosaur Park, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.