Location: Sakon Nakhon
Top Things to do in Sakon Nakhon
Top 9 Sights & Landmarks in Sakon Nakhon, Sakon Nakhon Province
Sakon Nakhon (Thai: สกลนคร, pronounced [sā.kōn ná(ʔ).kʰɔ̄ːn]; sometimes written Sakhon Nakhon) is a city (thesaban nakhon) in Thailand within the Isan region, and capital city of Sakon Nakhon Province as well as Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, with a population of approximately 76,000. Sakon Nakhon covers the whole tambon of That Choeng Chum and parts of tambons Ngio Don, Huai Yang, Dong Mafai, That Na Weng and Hang Hong. Sakon Nakhon is 651 km north-east of Bangkok by road.
Restaurants in Sakon Nakhon
1. Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By 960orlandot - Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
This Stupa is great looking. Inside you can see through bars that there are four Buddha footprints being protected by the stupa. You cannot go inside of the stupa, but you can see inside. There are two beautiful gold Buddha images. Very nice, worth the visit for sure....
2. Wat Tham Pha Daen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By N1800 - Nong Han, Thailand
It isn't possible to drive right up to the temple and gardens. A car park is provided some way down the mountain and for a small fee a taxi truck (Song taew) transports visitors to the top. The car park is very very dusty and little shade is available. Once at the top it is just a case of walking and viewing the marvellous garden areas with a few waterfalls. The woodwork is stunning. Beautifully maintained tree trunks and branches that are on display in and around the temple buildings. Apparently this wood was donated to this temple by the Thai government after it was seized many years ago, having been stopped from being illegally exported from Thailand. There are a couple of coffee bars within the gardens but there is very little food available - just a few basic snacks. It is an ideallic place for many. General access is good with firm walkways but but due to the number of steps wheelchairs and unstable walkers might choose to give this place a miss. There are wheelchairs available for use during your visit but access to some areas are not possible.
3. Ban Tharae Catholic Community
4. Phra That Narai Cheng Weng
5. Nong Han
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By 707angusm - Khon Kaen Province, Thailand
Ban Chiang is a renowned archaeological site in Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, Thailand. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1992. Very good information and laid out exhibits
6. Sakon Nakhon Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Khong Ping Ngu
8. Phra That Dum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 960orlandot - Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
A single prang with lintels on each of the four sides. Behind it is a newly built temple with a huge Buddha. Like I said, only if you are a real history buff or temple ruin searcher.
9. Saphan Khom or Sapan Hin
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
