Wat Nong Wang (Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon)
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Khon Kaen's city landmark. Every level of the nine-tiered pagoda has murals, and the top floor overlooks Bueng Kaen Nakhon lake and the city.
Wat Nong Wang sits on the south shore of Bueng Kaen Nakhon lake. The nine-tiered pagoda, Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, stands about 80 m tall. It was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of King Rama IX's accession to the throne, and its design blends traditional Isan pagoda styles. Each level of the tower has murals depicting Isan folk life, Khon Kaen's history, and Jataka tales, and the tower displays ancient Buddha images and artifacts. The top level enshrines relics, and its windows on all four sides look out over the lake and the city. Admission is free. It is open about 8:00–17:30. You must take off your shoes to enter the tower, and you must cover your shoulders and knees. It's about 10 minutes from downtown by songthaew (shared pickup) or taxi. Combine it with a walk around the lake.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Bueng 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)