Wat Nong Wang is the most famous temple in Khon Kaen. Located south of the city on Klangmuang Road, this impressive nine-story building offers insights into the culture, traditions, and history of the temple, Buddhism, and the monks. A visit is an absolute must for any stay in Khon Kaen. Besides the building itself and its beautiful, colorful paintings, the balconies on each floor are particularly worth seeing, featuring floor mosaics depicting animals (including a dinosaur). The higher you climb, the more breathtaking the 360-degree panoramic view of the city and the opposite Bung Kaen Nakhon Lake becomes. On maps provided by the Tourism Authority of Khon Kaen (TAT), the temple is also listed as Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon.

No entrance fee. The temple is open to the public from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Bus lines 8, 14 and 23 will take you to Wat Nong Wang.

Wat Nong Wang is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do I get to Wat Nong Wang? Bus lines 8, 14 and 23 stop directly at Wat Nong Wang.