Bueng Kaen Nakhon
บึงแก่นนคร
A large lakeside park south of the city, with a lake path of about 4.6 km. Sunsets and the night market are local favorites.
Bueng Kaen Nakhon is a natural lake south of the city center, with a circumference of about 4.6 km. Walking and bike paths circle the shore, and you can rent a bicycle to ride around the lake. The lakeshore features a city guardian statue of Khon Kaen, the nine-tiered pagoda of Wat Nong Wang, and several pavilions over the water. In the evening, locals jog, feed the fish, and watch the sunset here. Food stalls and cafés line the east and north shores. The lake is open all day, and admission is free. Visit the nine-tiered pagoda in the afternoon, then walk around the lake until dusk. On the way, try Isan grilled chicken and green papaya salad (som tam).
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wat Nong Wang (Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon)
- Ton Tann Market
- Khon Kaen Walking Street
- Khon Kaen National Museum
- Wat Pa Saeng Arun
- Wat Chai Si (Sawathi)
- Phra That Kham Kaen
- King Cobra Village (Ban Khok Sa-Nga)